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The Awe, ירא, That Encompasses Mayim Hayim, מים חיים

“May we be reminded of the songs of Miriam, the keeper of the Mayim Hayim…”
  • by Rabbi Marina Yergin
children, climate crisis, family, flood, Guadalupe River, nature, parenting, prayer, torrential rain
Person in a green jacket stands by a calm lake, facing a forest of tall trees in the background.

Prayer for Those at Summer Camp

“And when it’s time to return home, may your tears fall not from sorrow, but from the joy of deep connection…”
  • by Cantor Jennifer Duretz Peled
children, parenting, summer, summer camp
Young girl wearing a blue vest holds a large bowl of leafy lettuce outdoors, smiling.

A Short Prayer Against War

“May the power of the many outweigh the hubris of the few…”
  • by Rabbi Seth Goldstein
ancestors, children, Gaza, Iran, Israel, peace, Ukraine, war
Smiling child holding a globe, standing outside with friends on a sunny day.

Time (or Children of War)

“The world owed them better. / The world owed them more.”
  • by Brasha Smith
children, grief, peace, war
A single red poppy growing beside a railway track, surrounded by small rocks and green foliage.

Shelter

“I’m salting the sky with haskiveinu, seeking wings of protection…”
  • by Cathleen Cohen
children, Hashkiveinu, protection, teaching
Watercolor of a large flock of birds forming patterns in a sunset sky over a landscape with trees and fields.

Sitting by Her Bedside

“Why am I not able to take this world of pain away from her?”
  • by Rachel Forth Pipitone
caregiving, children, illness, mothers
A person lying in bed with an IV in their arm, covered by a patterned blanket, next to a leafy green plant.

A Prayer for Going Back to School

A blessing to send off your kiddos with love as they return to school.
  • by Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein
back to school, children, education
colored pencils and shavings on a piece of papaer

Passover Seder Ideas for Time of War and Crisis

Rabbi Judith Edelman-Green shares new rituals for this Passover.
  • by Rabbi Judith Edelman-Green
children, Israel, passover, peace, seder, war
two people sit at the Seder table

Sukkah, 2022, Incomplete

“Every day we exist inside unfinished business.”
  • by Tree Smith Benedikt
children, forgiveness, joy, sukkah
woman in profile holding tree branch

Working Parent Ritual for Beginning and Ending the Work Day

This ritual offers working parents a moment of pause between our different roles in life
  • by Adva Chattler, Hila Ratzabi, & Cyd Weissman
children, parent
light skinned brown haired mother holding small child and multiple bags and a diaper bag outdoors giving the child a kiss

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Havaya Summer Programs

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Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

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Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

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Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis