Why Torah Limericks?

Over the course of the past two years, I have taken up the hobby (more of an obsession really) of writing a Limerick for every Torah weekly portion in the Jewish calendar. I'm not exactly sure WHY I have done this. But, I've enjoyed it- and from the feedback I've received on my facebook page, others have enjoyed them as well. After a few weak attempts to get them published in a book form, I've decided that I'd try out the format of a blog to share my efforts.
One of the things I've enjoyed most about the facebook posts is when others have posted their responses to my limericks with their own. Feel free to do so on this blog as well.


The rules of this blog are but few
To post, here is what you must do:
Find a rhyme exegetical
Doctrinal or heretical
Be you Christian, Muslim or Jew.


I look forward to the conversation.
LET THE LIMERICKS BEGIN!!!!!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Vaetchanan

This week's parasha is the Motherlode. It contains, arguably, the most important Jewish texts in the Torah -the Shema and Aseret Ha-Dibrot- the Ten Commandments. Moses continues with his review of the journeys of the Israelites - reminding us that even though he will not enter into the of Canaan himself, we still need to remember all of God's teachings so that we do not fall prey to the ways of the land.


Eve and morning we’re taught to recite
How to love God with heart soul and might
On two tablets inscribed
To all the 12 tribes
10 Commandments to do what is right
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2 comments:

  1. LarryKaufmanAugust 7, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    We've heard these ten dicta before,
    With a change from zachor to shamor.
    And now, we won't fail
    To say Shma Yisrael,
    Our watchword, our mantra, our core.

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  2. JudyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    This week to spin a Limerick I tried
    Like Moses my tongue it is tied
    This is not what I wished
    I'm completely fermisht
    And my wits they are totally fried

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