Megan's Muse

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An Annual Creative Arts Competition for Chai School Students

to Honor the Life of Megan Miriam Berman 

Megan's Muse is an annual creative arts competition for current Congregation Beth Emeth (CBE) Chai School students, sponsored by CBE's Sisterhood. Its purpose is to stimulate creative thought and expression as inspired by Judaic writings.

Each year a theme is chosen by a panel of judges, and a quote or verse is chosen from traditional or non-traditional Jewish writings. Entries are judged on the ability to convey their understanding and interpretation of the theme via a creative medium.

The winner(s) are usually announced during Confirmation. The winners of Megan’s Muse receive a cash award, and the judges have the option to award additional prizes. The hope of Sisterhood is that the winner(s) will use this award to further enrich themselves spiritually, creatively, or academically.  Rules and application

Theme 2025

Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack, a crack in everything

That's how the light gets in 

                                            -- from Anthem

                                               a song by Leonard Cohen

Hadmadah
Dahlia Cohen

Using the Cracks
Alana Levitan

The Way Forward
Kylie Nash

Shades of Gray and Black

Elizabeth Reiss

Imperfect

Vivi Zides