The Salve Which is Shabbat
It is a covenant as old as our people A promise carried throughout the ages “HaShem will keep those who keep Shabbat.” And yet, today, we struggle to find peace […]
Virtual Memory Circle: For Those Who Cannot Gather for a Funeral or Shiva
This is a facilitator’s guide for anyone who would like to facilitate an interactive, virtual memory circle for those who cannot gather for a funeral or shiva. It is not […]
Postponement Prayer
A prayer for those who have to postpone a wedding, conversion, or another major event due to circumstances beyond their control.
Let Breath
Translated from the Hebrew by Hila Ratzabi
When We Hurt
Hurting is normal. Hurting is okay. There is nothing wrong with who you are as a person when you’re hurting. You do not have less value because you hurt. You […]
A Prayer for Our Leaders
We are grateful for those who lead: Worldwide, national, and local, Scientists, medical personnel, First responders and caregivers, All who run into the fighting When it would be easy to […]
Hashkiveinu: The Recovering Codependent’s Prayer
g-d i am giving you/giving up other people today so you can free me up to be who i really am so i can free you up to be who […]
An Original Blessing for the Custom of “Taking Challah” at a Time of Pandemic
Introduction The traditional mitzvah of hafrashat challah (“taking” or “separating” challah) refers to removing and burning a small piece of challah dough as a symbolic offering before baking (some people throw away that piece […]
With Grief and Hope: A Graduation Blessing for the Class of 2020
For those who were not ready to say goodbye For the spring traditions that were never had For the empty graduation stage For the zoom calls and instagram posts that […]
The Helper’s Prayer
as i urge people to seek help may i first and foremost be a person who reaches out for help especially when i feel most helpless (amen).
