This was such a moving and beautiful piece. I loved all of the layers and dimension to it, it really demonstrated the nuance and complexity of the religious experience. I've always admired our resilience, as the Jewish community, but have never been able to put it into words, and you were able to do so in such a moving way. Jewish history can be so, so dark, but at times we have to look beyond that and admire the beauty that came from such unique coping practices. This line really spoke to me: "I realized that, rather than a disturbing beauty, these flowers might represent a glimpse of hope. These flowers blossomed out of strength, a strength the Jewish people have had for centuries. A strength I have because of my Judaism."
Wonderful piece!
-Shoshie
This was such a moving and beautiful piece. I loved all of the layers and dimension to it, it really demonstrated the nuance and complexity of the religious experience. I've always admired our resilience, as the Jewish community, but have never been able to put it into words, and you were able to do so in such a moving way. Jewish history can be so, so dark, but at times we have to look beyond that and admire the beauty that came from such unique coping practices. This line really spoke to me: "I realized that, rather than a disturbing beauty, these flowers might represent a glimpse of hope. These flowers blossomed out of strength, a strength the Jewish people have had for centuries. A strength I have because of my Judaism."
Wonderful piece!
-Shoshie