An encyclopedia of archetypical prayers combined with inspirational readings and spiritual practices

"What about welcoming the / stranger, I whisper..."

An amazing thing happened a few days ago. I was enjoying my lunch in the break room of the retail store I help to manage when one of my colleagues came rushing into the room. “Erika!” he exclaimed, “Come here! Now!” I was annoyed because I was on my break and protested the entire way to the sales floor. “Look,” he said gesturing toward a corner of the floor. I looked and saw an admittedly cute blonde French bulldog, but only responded, “Cute dog.” “No,” he persisted. “Look.” He cocked his head sharply and again looked toward the corner.

"We are each created in the image of sacred divinity and worthy of honor"

By holding the intention for the day ... I was able to let come forth what had to come ... in both image and word.

Jenny Ferentz, a counselor at Camp JRF, reflects on what makes the celebration of Shabbat at camp so special…