Into the wilderness, the silence hums.
My feet are silent in their walk.
The soul envelopes me
in the rise and fall
of my breath.
Beauty is revealed.
In this moment, the Shekinah —
the feminine presence at the core
of our being — becomes known.
The heart smiles.
Night descends.
I am at peace.
© Todd Greenberg – 07/12/25
Rabbi Eva Sax-Bolder reflects on her annual return to Auschwitz-Birkenau, exploring themes of memory, healing, and the interconnectedness of Judaism and Zen practice in bearing witness.
SHAVUA is a guided journal designed to enhance personal reflection and connection through Jewish wisdom, encouraging engagement with timeless ideas throughout the Jewish year.
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