Dear G-d, Bring Us Peace
“Bring peace to the anger in the world…”
A Tikkun for Shaking the Lulav
A new tikkun to add meaning to the traditional ritual.
Teshuvah: Recognizing Holiness
A special tree inspires a sacred moment.
For the Captives
“Stop our hearts from breaking / put the broken pieces together again.”
On Rav Kook Following Oct. 7th
“It’s easy to see that / HaShemLit. The Name, referring to the ineffable name of God; used as a substitute for any of the more sacred names of God when not speaking in prayer. Particularly used in conversation. is asking for a lot”.
Independent Jewish Divorce Ritual
For this independent ritual, no witnesses or rabbi need to be present.
A Prayer of Beresheit in Time of War
“for us, / for the children, / and for the children’s children…”
Prayer for the Rain of Peace
On Simchat TorahThe holiday at the end of SukkotLit. Booths or huts Sukkot is the autumn harvest Festival of Booths, is celebrated starting the 15th of the Jewish month of Tishrei. Jews build booths (sukkot), symbolic of the temporary shelters used by the ancient Israelites when they wandered in the desert. Traditionally, Jews eat and sleep in the sukkah for the duration of the holiday (seven days in Israel and eight outside of Israel). The lulav (palm frond), willow, myrtle, and etrog fruit are also waved together. during which Jews dance with the Torah late into the night. The yearly reading cycle of the TorahThe Five Books of Moses, and the foundation of all of Jewish life and lore. The Torah is considered the heart and soul of the Jewish people, and study of the Torah is a high mitzvah. The Torah itself a scroll that is hand lettered on parchment, elaborately dressed and decorated, and stored in a decorative ark. It is chanted aloud on Mondays, Thursdays, and Shabbat, according to a yearly cycle. Sometimes "Torah" is used as a colloquial term for Jewish learning and narrative in general. is completed and […]
Winter Solstice Prayer
A beautiful prayer that evokes the shifting light and darkness within.
Teaching on Emunah before Amidah: Rosh Hashanah
A kavannahLit. Intention Refers both to one’s intention when performing a mitzvah or when focusing for prayer. Kavanah also refers to specific readings to help focus one's attention prior to performing an act. (intention) focused on awe.
