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Peter Himmelman

The Yard is Light At 6:00 AM

Peter Himmelman·1 min read
This is both a love poem and a prayer.

I Carry My Father In My Blood

Peter Himmelman·8 min read
We are all products of the triumphs and foibles of our parents. Perhaps one difference is that while some of us try our hardest to forget, others of us work just as hard to keep our memories alive.

Early Morning Text

Peter Himmelman·1 min read
  Hey. It’s 4:43 AM in Jerusalem. I just woke up crying, from the sweetest/saddest dream. I was holding you....

Sleep My Child (Jewish Blues In The Goldene Medina)

Peter Himmelman·4 min read
How passing along something as simple as a song —with love and intention— can change a life forever.

A Quarter to Five

Peter Himmelman·1 min read
Noah’s brother and son in law each take one of Noah’s arms. If they were to let go even for a moment, he would fall into the open grave from sheer anguish. As the first scoop of dirt hits his son’s casket, Noah drops to his knees and he moans, almost as a whisper —or an afterthought. The sound that passes from his lips is unearthly.

The Piety Test

Peter Himmelman·3 min read
Everyone's heard about the assumed advantages of living a religious lifestyle. Following my native contrarian tendencies, this piece is a reflection on the pitfalls of being a "religious" person.

Memory Makes No Distinction

Peter Himmelman·1 min read
This is a poem about intergenerational memories; ones so powerful they are passed down through the DNA.

Beyond Brisket: The Soul Of Rosh Hashana

Peter Himmelman·3 min read
You get up at 6:15 AM to make it from Santa Monica to the Persian kosher market in the Pico...

The Things That Matter Most (My Pre-Passover Tune-Up)

Peter Himmelman·4 min read
Why I break out of my routine every year to immerse myself in the stories and wisdom of the people who have sacrificed for our country.

Sh*t I Believe

Peter Himmelman·6 min read
I want to pass along some answers to what I believe are a few of life’s most pressing questions. I hope they help make your life better than it already is.
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