Poetry Gives Us Power

Poetry Gives Us Power

There is a kind of knowledge that cannot be taught by the turning of pages or the recitation of facts. It must be undergone—lived, felt, and seen. Marianne Moore’s poem The Fish offers such a journey. In the tradition of the scientific artist, Moore does not merely describe the ocean; she invites us to perceive it as an organism of meaning—layered, ancient, and alive. In one episode of Poetry in America—a public television series that celebrates…

And this week for the talks at the Parashat Amor Square: Rachel Hassan - Why did she gather all our great singers to sing together? Idit Lichtenfeld - A new, funny and dramatic show. Nechama Briskman - Preparing a bonfire from a green sandalwood. And this week's Parashat, women's music and more.... Edited and presented by Esti Greenberg.