Embrace the Beauty of Torah Through Poetry

A Weekly Generative Workshop/Study with Brian Rohr

Are you seeking a profound and creative way to engage with the Torah? We invite you to join our Torah Poetry Writing Program, a unique opportunity to delve into the weekly Torah portions and express your reflections through poetry.

About the Program:

Starting the week of October 21, we will gather online every Thursday for a one-hour session via Zoom. This lunchtime class will be a space for contemplation, creativity, and community. Each week, we will explore the Torah portion from a generative perspective, providing supportive prompts to inspire your poetry writing. Between sessions, you’ll have time to reflect and write, allowing your thoughts to mature and deepen.

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Why Join?

This program offers a rare blend of spiritual exploration and artistic expression. It’s a chance to connect deeply with the Torah, enrich your understanding, and articulate your reflections through the beautiful medium of poetry. If we have at least five participants, we can embark on this journey together, creating a supportive and inspiring community.

If this resonates with you and you feel called to join, please reach out. Your participation will help bring this vision to life, and together, we can explore the timeless wisdom of the Torah through the lens of poetry.

Express Your Interest!

Contact us to learn more and secure your spot in the Torah Poetry Writing Program. Let’s create something beautiful together.

To register, click the button below. With questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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About Brian Rohr

Brian Rohr is a poet and performative storyteller, residing in the Pacific Northwest. His work has been featured in the Jewish Literary Journal, The Word Faire, and Blink Ink, and his essay, “On Being a Story-Carrier’’ was published in the two-volume book set about Jewish Storytelling, P’ri Etz Yitzhak, Fruit of Yitzhak’s Tree. He is the founder and director of “The Stafford Challenge,” an international poetry project inspiring over one thousand participants to write a poem every day for a year, influenced by the legendary poet William Stafford. As a storyteller and performative poet, Rohr has taught and performed at major conferences, high schools, universities, synagogues, libraries, and solo concerts. His debut book, Shaken to my Bones: A Poetic Midrash on the Torah, was published by Ben Yehuda Press as part of their Jewish Poetry Project series. He is a proud father and husband and loves green and herbal teas.