L’Simcha
It happened in my one-time town
It could happen anywhere
We’ve known that for a while, now
We like the violence we have in
The arenas
Until we have to pay
A prayer service
Affirming spiritual courage
A coward’s assurance of easy
Semitic targets
Let’s go to church and kill
Brings his guns
What is the time
What will we do
The news mentions “a search for answers”
But the answers are all over, everywhere
There’s no mystery here beyond the numinous
The life of faith that the synagogue enjoys
The people there
Their guests
And anything by way of intercession
For the rest of us
Confirm
That eleven people died
We have to say so far
Worshipers and officers who are wounded
And more
In need of mortal healing
And more
The killer still alive
Pray for forgiveness sometime
Not today
Sorry I don’t have a bigger feeling
Not today
C L Couch
Where a 3,000-year-old tradition meets a 5-year-old’s curiosity.
Tree of Life or L’Simcha Congregation is a traditional, progressive, and egalitarian congregation based in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
We offer a warm and welcoming environment where even the oldest Jewish traditions become relevant to the way our members live today. From engaging services, social events, family-friendly activities, and learning opportunities to support in times of illness or sorrow, we match the old with the new to deliver conservative Jewish tradition that’s accessible, warm, and progressive.
If you haven’t visited us yet, we welcome the chance to introduce you to our community!
clcouch123 
Leave a Reply