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About me
Welcome and thank you for visiting! I’m Naomi – a mother, writer, creative soul, and avid reader. I aim to share my thoughts and ideas to inspire positive change that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
Poetic Aperture is for me and for you. I often write just to process the swirling activity inside, but I also hope to inspire COMPASSION, COURAGE, and WONDER in you and support you on your journey of elevating the everyday.
I am a rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. I am fortunate to have an amazing 15-year-old daughter and a supportive husband of 22 years.
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… reading in bed, candles, diving into a new project, learning something new, crisp crunchy leaves underfoot, hearing my daughter laugh, starting a new book, finishing a book, organizing, floating on my back in the pool and staring at the sky, writing, craft supplies, photography, poetry, a good massage, knowing smiles, singing along to the radio, getting things done, comfy bedding, hot chocolate, paying attention to the details, libraries and bookstores, campfires, astronomy, finding beauty in the everyday, impromptu road trips, quiet, journaling, learning about myself, waking up and reading in bed (preferably with coffee), home, interesting flowers, affection, Sleepytime tea, capturing a moment in time with my camera, true laughter, soft rain.
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“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.” ~ Michael Nolan
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Author Archives: Naomi
June reading
I find it difficult to believe that June is already over! Sweet Girl finished 7th grade and went to summer camp, only to return home after 2 weeks having contracted Covid. After a few days of misery and fever, she … Continue reading
The longest-running Jewish book club: a page a day
Try to stay with me here… this is ultimately a book review of Ilana Kurshan’s beautiful memoir, If All the Seas Were Ink. In her book, Kurshan follows the order of the Talmud as she describes how it relates to … Continue reading
Reflections
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” — Rumi It has been five days since we took our Sweet Girl to summer camp, and most of those days … Continue reading
Israel: the ultimate Us vs. Them
The Palestinian conflict is one of the most complicated in the world. I have so much to say about it that I’ve decided not to say much at all. My personal love for Israel is historical and mystical. It has … Continue reading
April/May books and life update
Today I celebrate my life and all the beautiful people in it. I’m 47 years on this earth and enjoying (mostly) every minute. I’d say my classes have been transformational and I am definitely being challenged to grow in parenting … Continue reading
March reading report
This month was insane as far as school work goes. I can barely keep up with the readings and assignments! I just turned in a huge 31-page paper and feel a sense of relief that’s off my plate for now. … Continue reading
