Award-Winning Finalist in the Religion: General category of the 2019 International Book Awards
LATEST BOOK – In the Spirit of the Holidays
In this collection of 146 poems designed to be read at home or at synagogue, privately or aloud, Janet Ruth Falon questions, grapples with, and sometimes turns concepts and rituals about the Jewish holidays inside out. Using down-to-earth language, Falon at times questions long-standing practices and beliefs, and shows how engaging with the particulars of each holiday can lead to new, lively connections and significance. Just as she searched for meaning by writing this poetry, readers can find their own meaning in her work, or perhaps be inspired to write their own responses to the holidays. Click here to read more.
How to Buy
“In the Spirit of the Holidays” is available on Amazon. You can also buy it at Open Book Bookstore in Elkins Park, and by sending me a Contact Message, or by email.
Praise
“To see the Jewish festivals refracted through the eyes and ears of a spiritually drawn Jew who then gives them shape and color in playful, serious verse gives new life to them and to us.”
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