The collection delves into the struggles and emotions of women in Judaism facing infertility, exploring themes of anger and acceptance. Through her personal journey, the author transitions from grappling with her faith to ultimately embracing her identity within the Jewish community. Recognized as the 2014 Best Poetry Book by the Texas Authors Association, it offers a poignant reflection on spirituality and resilience in the face of challenging circumstances.
One of the last things Elinor Simentov wants is to be a prophet of God, but God has other plans. A Jewish woman of no particular renown, Elinor is told by God to give a warning to all who will listen. Will she serve as a prophet, sacrificing her goals for herself, self-image, and reputation in order to do something that may be completely useless? God's message is simple. Humankind must radically change course or face extinction. To give warning, God uses prophecy to urge humans to change. Transported through past, present, and horrific potential futures, Elinor is asked to share her visionary experiences and conversations with God to urge us to take action. As we are barraged month after month by once-in-a-lifetime storms, record-setting heat waves, shifting polar vortexes, horrendous floods, and decades long droughts, it's hard to continue to ignore the signs and omens. The Path to God's Promise combines dire warnings about climate change with the transformative power of prophetic experience. It asks whether or not it is too late for us to save ourselves and challenges us to live vastly different lives.
