Word of Light: Meditations on the Shema
Meditation on the letters of the ShemaThe most central prayer in Jewish liturgy, the Shema states: "Hear O Israel, the Lord Our God, the Lord is One." These words are written inside mezuzot and t'fillin. It is traditionally said during all major services and when waking and going to sleep.
A Journey of Redemption: A Kabbalistic Meditation for the Omer
A meditation on the kabbalistic sefirot(pl of sefirah) In Kabbalah, the 10 “attributes” – channels of Divine energy – via which God interacts with creation. for the OmerFrom the second day of Passover until Shavuot, Jews count seven weeks – seven times seven days – to commemorate the period between the Exodus from Egypt and the Revelation at Sinai. When the Temple stood, a certain measure (omer) of barley was offered on the altar each day; today, we merely count out the days.
Creative Tenaim
Original tenaim document created for an American-Israeli couple, acknowledging both cultures
The Season of Freedom
“This is the season of freedom: / Of freedom from the will of tyrants, / Of freedom from the bondage of self”
Prayer for a Pumping Parent
“Blessings of the breasts and the womb. / So that you may nurse, and be satisfied”
Healing Lessons from Purim
A healing circle for PurimLit. "Lots." A carnival holiday celebrated on the 14th of the Jewish month of Adar, commemorating the Jewish victory over the Persians as told in the Book of Esther. Purim is celebrated by reading the megilla (Book of Esther), exchanging gifts, giving money to the poor, and holding a festive meal. At the megilla reading, merrymakers are dressed in costumes, people drink, and noisemakers (graggers) are sounded whenever the villain Haman's name is mentioned.
We Need Justice and Kindness
Humanist We Need Justice and Kindness (Avinu Malkeinu)
Humanist Maror and Karpas Blessings
Humanist marorBitter herbs eaten at the Passover seder to recall slavery in Egypt and karpas blessings
Humanist Matzah Blessing
Humanist matzahThe unleavened bread eaten on Passover that recalls the Israelite's hasty escape from Egypt when there was no time for the dough to rise. Matzah is also considered the "bread of our affliction," eaten while we were slaves. blessing
A Humanistic Shema & Declaration of Interdependence
Humanist Sh’ma
