Jewish Themes in Poetry

Join us for an open discussion about Jewish themes in poetry, as we read selected poems in Jessica Greenbaum’s poetry collection, “Spilled and Gone.” We will discuss her contribution to Jewish identity through word choice, metaphor, and image, and how we can derive connection to Jewish life through poetry. 

The four poems that will be discussed during the program can be requested in advance in audio, large print, or braille. When registering, please note in the “Message” box your preferred reading format, and if you would like the poems to be sent by mail or over email. It is not required to read the poems ahead of time to participate in the program.

This program will be led by Mary Louise Penaz. Mary Louise holds BA in English from Hunter College, where she was awarded the Academy of American Poets Award College Prize and The National Arts Club College Prize. She also holds an MA and Ph.D. in English and Literature from the University of Houston, Texas, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington Writing Seminars in Bennington, Vermont.