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Ve-lo ‘od ela’ (Moreover): On the Earthquake in Smyrna
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Now since the episode of the earthquake has already been mentioned, in order that all those who come after us should be aware of it, I shall place on record what occurred in relation to the earthquake…

Contributor:

Elijah ha-Kohen ha-Itmari

Places:

Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (İzmir, Turkey)

Date:

ca. 1688

Subjects:

Ecology, Death, Mourning, Christian-Jewish relations, Muslim-Jewish relations

Categories:

History, Historical Writing, Firsthand Accounts
Cottonmouth Country
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Fish bones walked the waves off Hatteras. And there were other signs That Death wooed us, by water, wooed us By land: among the pines An uncurled cottonmouth that rolled on moss Reared in the…

Contributor:

Louise Glück

Places:

Hopewell, United States of America

Date:

1987

Subjects:

Death, Birth, Ecology, Mourning

Categories:

Poetry, Popular Poetry, Literature
My White Snow Princess
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Oh white spirit— My princess! The spring rips, Tears at your dress. The air is full of spring’s fame Crowned with florets Carrying its perfume Spring’s fresh scents. Bringing your death, My white…

Contributor:

Celia Dropkin

Places:

New York City, United States of America (New York, United States of America)

Date:

1917

Subjects:

Death, Mourning, Poetry, Ecology

Categories:

Literature, Poetry
A Jewish Oud Player Entertains for Ramadan
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There will be a concert of an excellent music ensemble at the Aynalı Gazino next to Taksim Garden in Beyoğlu, from the first day of the holy Ramadan Feast and every Friday, Saturday…

Contributor:

Udi Misirli Ibrahim Efendi

Places:

Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia (Tunis, Tunisia)

Date:

1909

Subjects:

Mourning, Poetry, Ecology, Death, Memorial

Categories:

Religion & Theology, Prayer & Liturgy, Liturgical Poetry