Yesh Makom: May There Be Space
“May there be space for history and context, may there be space for mistakes and faith, may there be space for hope…”
Brit Dorot (a ritual for a family convening or establishing a family foundation to make Tzedakah decisions together)
This ritual is for a family convening or establishing a family foundation to make TzedakahCharity. In Hebrew, the word tzedakah derives from the word for justice. Tzedakah is not seen as emanating from the kindness of one’s heart but, rather, as a communal obligation. decisions together.
Interfaith Prayer for Comfort, Connection, Hope and Peace
“May the One who Blessed those Before Us, bless all those suffering from the devastating atrocities and their aftermath, in our midst.”
Trying at a Prayer
I was asked to write a prayer, and I am trying. שְׁמַ֖ע יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל, אדוני, אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ, אדוני, אֶחָֽד Listen IsraelLit. ”the one who struggles with God.” Israel means many things. […]
An Alternative Greeting for Mourners
An greeting for mourners orienting towards one another.
Is this Hope?
“I place colors on flat surface
during war – a break / from the news, from the story.”
A Prayer for Truth and Peace
“Please grant us clarity and wisdom
and heal our bodies, minds and hearts, / for we are filled with confusion and suffering.”
An Evening Prayer in Times of Conflict
“Our God and God of our ancestors, help me find relief in sleep, and rise renewed in body and soul.”
Divine Breath
“I too am living my autumn…”
Across the Atlantic Ocean
“I take it off when I get to the parking lot / and hide my Star of David, / cover my Hebrew tattoo…”
