hazzan Diana Brewer was ordained through the aleph ordination program. she leads prayer services regularly at the jewish community of amherst, and is on the staff of the davvenen leadership training institute.

Malchuyot - Zichronot - Shofarot (1 of 3)

As Rosh Hashanah draws near (or as we draw near to Rosh Hashanah), I was called to write some poetry for the special moment of the morning liturgy that centers around the three themes of Divine Sovereignty (Malchuyot), Divine Remembrance (Zichronot), and Divine Calling (Shofarot). I will post them individually.

The idea of G8d as sovereign or king can be a mighty challenge for many for a million-and-one reasons. Here is my current take on it…

Malchuyot

Who?

What?

Where?

When?

Why?

How?

Yes!

AND

Not yet…

OR

I have something better for you

He/hu/She/hee/they/them/We/Anochi

It

Is not too far off

In around

Blessings 

Curses

All things

And

No-Thing

Dreams

Reality

It is only What

Is

Was

Will Be

Malchuyot - Zichronot - Shofarot (2 of 3)

The Shapes of Loss