Elohai Netzor During Pandemic

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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

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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

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

Let Breath

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Translated from the Hebrew by Hila Ratzabi  

When We Hurt

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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

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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 […]

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