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!!!!!

Monday, September 19, 2011

Nitzavim Limerick

This week’s parasha, Nitzavim, is especially resonant during this time of introspection and Cheshbon Ha-Nefesh (soul searching  - literally “taking an inventory of the soul) prior to the High Holy Days.  Moses reminds us that we all are standing at the foot of Mt. Sinai – every Israelite who is alive – and those yet to be born – to receive God’s instruction.  He tells us: “See, I set before you this day life and blessing, death and curse. Choose Life that you may live.”

Nitzavim
Together we all stood outside
A community unified
At the foot of the mount
We were called to account
To choose life with our arms open wide
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