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Cry, The Beloved

Grandfather Berel last seen thrown off a bus

limping after it at the Polish-German border

forgot his velvet bag with Tefillin for daily prayer

the leather box on his brow with strings attached


He and grandma Malka – though strung along

to Holocaust's killing machine – arise from its fiery furnace

embrace fledgling Kfir and little/big brother Ariel

don't cry on Mama Shiri's lap snatched from Nir Oz


Yarden, husband, father October 7th survivor of the Bibas family

my heartstrings with yours entwine – our history

dictates we not be taken hostage to a brutal past

but prompts us bravely to sing a different tune

 

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Guest - Barbara Apelbaum on Thursday, 24 April 2025 13:22

Dear Pessy,
I am always astonished by your amazing talent. May Hashem continue to bless you with good health to continue your great work and all of your creative endeavors.

Dear Pessy, I am always astonished by your amazing talent. May Hashem continue to bless you with good health to continue your great work and all of your creative endeavors.
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Monday, 05 May 2025

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