Shed a Tear, Say a Prayer
Marking the loss of half a million Americans to COVID-19
Prayer When a Loved One is Diagnosed with COVID-19
“May we soon see a world vaccinated and restored to life”
A Prayer for the Survivor of a Loved One’s Suicide
“I come to you, broken in heart and soul.”
Modeh, Modah, Modim
“Searching for ways to help us become more Holy”
Adonai, Sefatai Tiftakh: Oh God, Open My Lips
“How can we open our mouths, our lips, our hearts and speak something that is true and honest?”
Love Song to the House of Mourning
A poem inspired by attending an online shivaSeven-day mourning period following the funeral of a first-degree relative, during which time family members remain at home and receive visits of comfort. Other customs include abstinence from bathing and sex, covering mirrors, sitting lower than other visitors, and the lighting of a special memorial candle which burns for seven days.
Hashkiveinu for Hope
“Allow us to rise in the morning with the fragrance of a new dawn”
A Preparatory Ritual for a Virtual Bikkur Holim
Preparing ourselves for reaching out via phone or Zoom in a holy, intentional way
Elohai Netzor (Cleanse My Lips from Evil)
Sibling Blessing
“May you never feel alone for you will always have each other”