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Thanks so much, Aviya. I don’t have any formal training in poetry but I’ve been finding some solace in it these days and I appreciate you bringing these poems and poets to my attention. Wishing you and all of us some light. Chanukah sameach.

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Thank you, Julie. I am always turning to poetry, especially in times of trouble -- and I felt Cesarco Eglin would resonate. Wishing you a Chag Chanukah sameach!

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Thanks for sharing the poems and the beautiful rendition of Ocho Kandelikas.

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My pleasure! The Ocho Kandelikas rendition was too gorgeous not to share.

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So beautiful! Lau's poems are gorgeous, and Jesse Lee and Catherine's translations are wonderful. Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate--wishing everyone light.

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Thank you, Marguerite! I love the poems and the translations. Chag sameach!

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Chag sameach! I love this gorgeous set of reflections on the poetry of Laura Cesarco Eglin and the heart-lifting link to "Ocho Kandelikas" in this "Chanukah like no other Chanukah in my memory, when so many of us are noticing old and new sources of darkness."

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Thank you, Sarah! I have been really moved by Lau Cesarco Eglin's work and couldn't resist including the Ladino gorgeousness!! חג שמח!!

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