Preserving Creation

The wonders of God’s creation are all around us: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. But it is easy for us to take this bounty for granted—or worse, contribute to its destruction. It is our duty to tend to what has been given to us. These rituals and prayers remind us of the sacred nature of that task.

Latest Rituals

What the Future Holds

“Haven’t we all struggled / with words that keep hope alive…”

beauty, hope, peace

Purple lupine flowers growing in a green field with a blurred natural background.

Thinking About My Funeral

My friends will stand // among the trees // saying Kaddish.

death, eco-friendly, kaddish, roots, trees

A tall tree with a thick brown trunk and a rounded green leafy top under a blue sky with white clouds.

Shevat

At sunset the oryx finds water inside shrubs. // Magician of the desert, it links its straight horns to the sky.

almond trees, dreams, Shevat, trees, tu b'shvat

Embroidered branch with green leaves and clusters of pink flowers on a light fabric background.

Prayers for the Planet

Maggid Eli Andrew Ramer shares a variety of new prayers including a Kaddish and Vidui for the planet.

Blue sky with scattered clouds above tall, rugged sandstone canyon walls in a desert landscape.

Wild Mikveh for Climate Grief

This Wild Mikveh honors climate grief and facilitates a transition into meaningful action.

climate change, climate crisis, grief, mikveh, water

Person holding a colorful scarf stands on a wooden pier over calm blue water with mountains in the distance.

Finding Our Connection

“Remind us that this world is on loan to us by future generations…”

animals, beauty, climate change, environment, wonder

Hands holding a small plant with soil, surrounded by rain, symbolizing growth and nurturing.

Vermont Apple Trees at Tu B’Shvat

“Let light / reach all the places where blossoms would wantonly erupt…”

nature, trees, tu b'shvat, winter

A snowy landscape with bare trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A Bridge Unbroken Through Endless Time

“So as we save the scrolls from the fire’s roar, /we save ourselves and so much more.”

torah, wildfires

Open Torah scroll with decorative handles on a table, surrounded by people wearing prayer shawls.

A Prayer for Wolves

This is a prayer to say when you see a wolf, hear a wolf, or, simply, are thinking about wolves.

animals, awe, wolf, wolves, wonder

Three white wolves interact; one lying down playfully with mouth open, and two standing alert in a natural setting.

Through the Flames

“To build again with love and grace and heal this wounded, sacred space.”

forest, hope, wildfires

Bright red blossoms on a tree branch against a clear blue sky.