The Four Elements: Mindfulness Ritual for Tu B’Shvat
This ritual was created as a ritual of kavannah, intention, for the Tu B’Shvat seder. One common thread between the Pesakh and Tu B’Shvat seders is the numerological importance of […]
A Sewn Amidah
Each stitch is a name, a voice, a memory, a mitzvah of old; Each stitch connects them with me and me with mine, Each stitch securing us in the fabric […]
Against Detaining Children
This prayer is in response to the detention of children at the U.S. border, as well as the tragic deaths of innocents there and in the custody of the federal […]
Prayer for a Government of Peace
Hashkiveinu for Refugee Children
Hashkiveinu Adonai Eloheinu l’shalom Lay them down tonight in peace, all the children at the borders of our land V’ha’amideinu malkeinu l’hayyim Lay us down tonight with conscience, that we […]
Prayer Upon Sealing a Time Capsule
Written for sealing a time capsule on Fri. June 7, 2019 at Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond, VA Prayer Upon Sealing a Time Capsule Eloheinu veilohei avoteinu v’imoteinu Our God, […]
Grief and Hope: A Tisha B’Av Service
A service written for Tisha B’Av 2018 at Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond, VA
Ritual of Separating from a Foster Child
[Names of parents], you welcomed this child, [name of child], into your home as Foster Parents, and have provided him/her the care and love that all parents should provide for […]
Morning Blessings, Queered
Begin with this blessing for all ברוך אתה יי אלהינו מלך העולם שאשני בצלמו Barukh atah Ad-nai Eloheynu melekh ha’olam sheh’asani b’tzalmo I give thanks that I am created in […]
Remembering the Organ Donor
Several years ago, I was fortunate to receive a kidney donation. I have been very fortunate in that the kidney is healthy and functional. Shortly after I received the transplant, I […]
