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Utterly Jewish. Undeniably Human. Devon Spier is a rabbinical student, poet and compassion catalyst creating art and community that ignites the hearts of the Jewish People.

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cereus: poem for the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Devon Spier

my religion is not outrage No automatic alt text available.

but the flower that blooms in the wintertime

knowing that all distance and disdain are a passing

and that night gives birth to us in the presence of stars.

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New: JEW-ish Designs Irreverent Art Depot
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