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In the Wilderness

by Yael Fischman May 29, 2025

B'midbar, the Torah portion read this year just before Shavuot, means "in the wilderness". That is different from the modern day translation of the word "midbar", which renders it as "desert". A desert is often perceived as being barren, lacking life, while in the wilderness,

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Akeydah Poem: Sarah's Vision

by Yael Fischman September 17, 2024

While preparing a creative midrash exercise for the upcoming High Holy Days, the MUSE struck...

Posted in #High Holy Days, #TOL, Abraham, Akedah, Akeydah, Angels, Art as Midrash, Biblical Mother, commmentary, Hagar, prophetess, Sarah, Vision, Wall Hanging

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Revisions: a Yom Kippur D'var Torah

by Yael Fischman September 10, 2023

Artisan and parent Yael Fischman sees parallels between her lived experiences with those of our Divine Parent and Creator.

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