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2013 fellowship

Bookends

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Bronfman Fellowship - Amitei Bronfman

On the flight to Israel, I was in the middle seat between Zoot and Harry. We had known each other basically for just the whole of orientation (Zoot and I had briefly met after receiving the bios). We were exhausted … Continue reading →

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Looking for Clarity in Customs

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Bronfman Fellowship - Amitei Bronfman

I want to go back through customs and be interviewed by that direct, snappy woman with the severe ponytail. I want her to ask me questions about my Jewishness, my connection with Israel, my program, why the hell I’m doing … Continue reading →

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Kurdish Selichot

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Bronfman Fellowship - Amitei Bronfman

I woke up at 4:30 yesterday morning and got dressed in a long maxi-skirt and a long-sleeved shirt  (despite feeling a bit under the weather) in order to attend selichot at a small Kurdish synagogue in which I was required … Continue reading →

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Oh, Oh the Coffee You May Get

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Bronfman Fellowship - Amitei Bronfman

I don’t think that my mom will be too pleased to read this, but something tells me that she was probably expecting it. A few weeks ago, I woke up on the floor—literally.  It befuddles me as to how that … Continue reading →

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Far Away

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Bronfman Fellowship - Amitei Bronfman

A poem inspired by our visit to South Tel Aviv where we heard from Derek, a refugee from Eritrea. Far Away I sit before you Soaking in every painful word While you stand before me Reliving parched throats, gashing wounds, … Continue reading →

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