Small But Significant

A person drapes a white, embroidered tallit over their shoulders, hand resting on their chest.

small small smallest it begins you feel insignificant and then one day you feel your small stride the tiniest little thing you can muster up is enough then you do […]

The Breeze

A person drapes a white, embroidered tallit over their shoulders, hand resting on their chest.

i will not forget to open my window and to fold into the brazen breeze the words yes oh yes my g-d you You made me in a world i […]

Go Out and In: For Pesakh

Red pomegranates and green leaves are scattered across a blue background in a playful, hand-drawn style.

Go out! Go out but in. Go out and into your homes and make justice real as the dirt on your fingertips.   And let the next garden come from […]

Elohai Netzor During Pandemic

A small stream flows through lush green grass and dense plants in a peaceful, wooded area.

Elohai Netzor is a private prayer recited in a whisper at the closing of the Amidah. Creator of the Universe, Protect our thoughts from selfishness And our lips from speaking […]

The Salve Which is Shabbat

Several hands tearing a round loaf of bread, symbolizing sharing and togetherness.

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 […]

Postponement Prayer

A small stream flows through lush green grass and dense plants in a peaceful, wooded area.

A prayer for those who have to postpone a wedding, conversion, or another major event due to circumstances beyond their control.

Let Breath

Person sitting cross-legged on a wooden dock by a calm lake during sunset, surrounded by trees.

Translated from the Hebrew by Hila Ratzabi  

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