A Prayer for Immigrants

“We seek that our government will offer kindness and compassion to the oppressed who approach our borders and to those who require refuge within.”
A Prayer of Gratitude for Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer shares a prayer for Rev. Budde who spoke at the inaugural prayer service.
Erased

“Speaking is my right. / and until someone takes my voice, / I will continue to speak.”
Release. Return.

“we pray for healing the minds and hearts of those newly released…”
A Bridge Unbroken Through Endless Time

“So as we save the scrolls from the fire’s roar, /we save ourselves and so much more.”
Prayer for Peace?

“Let this prayer for peace awaken us and have peace begin with us.”Â
Genesis 25:8

“The children of Abraham, / bowing their heads / to bury the past
and join hands in grief.”
Shabbat Morning, the Day Before the Hostage Release

“There are mystical colors spelling
peace…”
Fire

“We will come together, as we always do, to make fire holy in our lives again.”
Firestorm

“Embers of fire
Destroy their path / But carry / shattered vessels of holiness…”