This piece is part of our Witnessing series, which shares pieces from Israeli authors and authors in Israel, as well as the experiences of Jewish writers around the globe in the aftermath of October 7th.
It is critical to understand history not just through the books that will be written later, but also through the first-hand testimonies and real-time accounting of events as they occur. At Jewish Book Council, we understand the value of these written testimonials and of sharing these individual experiences. It’s more important now than ever to give space to these voices and narratives.
Dwelling Under the Wings of Hope
Know this — a land forsaken:
That even beneath a broken wing
One may find shelter.
That at times, a bruised reed
Is a flicker of hope.
That a house without people
Is not a home.
The views and opinions expressed above are those of the author, based on their observations and experiences.
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Tamarah Touvian was born in the US and raised in Israel where she completed her studies in Education and bible studies. She has been teaching Bible, Jewish studies, Hebrew language and literature, and aspects of Israeli culture and society since 1995 to present. Tamarah returned to the US in 2005 and currently resides in Connecticut with her family. Her first book of poetry Pathways was published in Hebrew in Israel in 2022, and she recently published her second book of poetry Redemption (2025) in Israel as well. Her works have appeared in a number of print and online publications including the Connecticut Bard Poetry Review and the Jewish Book Council.
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