Numbers Haikus

April 10, 2023Helene Kohn

B'midbar

Alongside brethren
Guardians and warriors
Once a stranger here

Naso I

The Priestly Blessing
Bestows grace radiance peace
My heart is speechless

Naso II

One bears what's sacred
a share equal yet unique
hear God's voice above

B'haalot'cha

Gluttonous riff raff
Test Moses relentlessly
Whine and punishment

Shavuot - Ruth

Untethered by loss
Pledging her fidelity
She reaps love's harvest

Sh'lach L'cha

One vista two views
No retreating to Egypt
Be a scout of faith

Korach

Moses' challenger
Insubordinates swallowed
Insurrection foiled

Chukat/Balak

Reluctant Curser
Heed the donkey, prophesy:
How fair are your tents!

Pinchas

Five daughters assert
our inheritance is just
and such God decreed

Matot/Mas'ey

War and wandering
Plunder and vast pillaging
Bye bye wilderness

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