(Responsive reading):
When all seems dark and the darkness is harsh, GIVE ME YOUR HAND.
When I cannot see light even in the brightest day, GIVE ME YOUR HAND.
When you are tired and every breath is heavy, GIVE ME YOUR HAND.
When my words do not grasp the depth of yearning in my soul, GIVE ME YOUR HAND.
When your feelings are overwhelming or dulled, GIVE ME YOUR HAND.
When I am confused and don’t know what to do, GIVE ME YOUR HAND.
So that we may be together, GIVE ME YOUR HAND.
© Rabbi Eric Weiss, based on text from TalmudThe rabbinic compendium of lore and legend composed between 200 and 500 CE. Study of the Talmud is the focus of rabbinic scholarship. The Talmud has two versions, the main Babylonian version (Bavli) and the smaller Jerusalem version (Yerushalmi). It is written in Rabbinic Hebrew and Aramaic. Bavli, Berakhot 5b. All rights reserved Bay Area Jewish Healing Center.
