Miryam Howard-Meier

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Feb 16, 2021, 6:52 PM

Enchanted eye glasses…a Purim poem

The land of Persia had lost its compassion, The people were grumpy and none were in fashion. Their clothes were like rags, their houses all shacks, And despite their desire, they couldn’t go back. And why might you ask? Well, it’s simple you see... Their...

Feb 5, 2021, 6:27 PM

A gift store with much more….

On a warm August day, my husband, Baruch, and I ventured down Beit Lehem Road in our Baka neighborhood and found ourselves drawn into a brightly painted yellow storefront, overflowing with character. The display windows were filled with artisan...

Dec 3, 2020, 5:29 PM

From Ashes to Light…a journey of restoration

“There was no place like our moshav. It was where our children and grandchildren grew up. Where they played and celebrated holidays together. Our moshav life was a unique family, unlike anything else. Our homes were filled with music...

Oct 1, 2020, 5:32 PM

Sukkot — Spoken Word

Once a year we build a place Where all Jews dwell in a small space Reliving the long and treacherous hike Where no resorts were seen in sight We laid on hard and rocky sand When would we arrive in our Promised Land? Among a...

Sep 13, 2020, 7:32 PM

Rosh HaShana – Spoken Word

I remember when our eyes first met That precious time I shall not forget Angelic melodies eased my pain Secure within Your hands again. Together we explored the heavens You taught me to embrace life’s lessons Yet I chose to walk away No more did I...

Aug 10, 2020, 1:56 PM

The Israel Chip…

It’s been three years now in this Land We have commenced just as planned Leaving So-Cal behind A new course were we assigned We said goodbye to Trader Joe Walmart, Whole Foods and Costco Setting our feet in a new place No more time to idly...

Jul 29, 2020, 6:54 PM

Tish b’Av in Jerusalem

On a trip to Israel several years ago I took part in a walk around the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Tish B’Av (9th day of the month of Av on the Hebrew calendar). I met...

May 20, 2020, 5:52 PM

More Than a Receipe

Since retiring and making aliyah barely three years ago, there have been many changes and challenges which we have learned to manage. One thing which has not changed, however, is my husband, Baruch’s, love for shopping. He enjoys the...

Apr 20, 2020, 5:50 PM

The Forgotten Eggs

Glancing out our kitchen window on this Friday afternoon, the ominous dark clouds embraced the Israeli sky with the heaviness of a balloon about to burst. A cold wind whipped around the people on the busy sidewalk below as...

Mar 26, 2020, 10:18 PM

Little Turkey and Big Sea

“HELP! — HELP!” shouted Little Turkey, as she gulped from the waves that suddenly carried her away. The water surrounded her, and never in her little turkey life, had she been so afraid. “My feathers are wet, And I may just...

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About Me

Born and raised in California, Miryam moved to Alaska just out of High School where she worked on a commercial salmon vessel. After several years, she relocated to Washington State where she raised a family and pursued a career in Juvenile Corrections. Upon retiring, she began writing about her travels and experiences. Over the years, Miryam's writing has expanded to include many venues and topics, from the more personal hardships of life to the more whimsical children's stories. Her journalistic stories have been published in newspapers, online sites, as well as printed books such as "Chicken Soup for the Soul" and "The Coffee House Chronicles". She has recently enjoyed more public interaction through her poetry of "spoken word" at local Jerusalem gatherings.