Child of Peace

A song of peace written one month before President Sadat’s Mission of Peace to Jerusalem in 1977
The Difference of Karpas
We dip karpas into salt water as we mark the hope and pain that comes with difference
Kos Miryam for Yom Kippur

Incorporating Miriam’s Cup, spring water, and blessings of renewal into our rituals for breaking the fast
Kos Miryam for Tu B’Shvat

Drinking from the nourishing waters of Miriam’s Cup on Tu B’Shvat
Kos Miryam for Rosh Hashanah

Drawing on the themes of hayom harat olam, today is the birthday of the world, this ritual includes Miriam’s cup after Kiddush on Rosh Hashanah afternoon
Kos Miryam for Passover
Including Kos Miryam (Miriam’s Cup) in our Passover seder as a symbol of our past redemption
Kos Miryam for Shabbat
A meditation before candle-lighting that includes Kos Miryam along with blessings for healing and renewal
Kos Miryam for Havdalah
Including Kos Miryam and blessings for healing after havdalah
The Seventh Day

An original song, with music and lyrics, praising God and recognizing the various ways in which one might honor Shabbat
Pesach Memories
A poem linking past and future as we journey from slavery to freedom