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This contemporary Al Het speaks to us in 5786/2025.

Only Torah, our tradition teaches, is sweeter than honey, // its aroma and taste more desirable than gold, // its devarim eternal

This lovely ritual can be adapted for the loss of any animal companion

“May we remember that we have not come onto this earth to foment hate, anger, and division…”

This meaningful ritual was created by the ‘Chai Cycle’ community.

“This is the year the answers can’t be simple, won’t come / quickly.”

“Especially on Yom Kippur — we are singing for our lives in community.”

“Sometimes I want to weep for the loss of so many…”

We, human beings,  share in the diversity of this garden we call home. And we are all blessed and strengthened by it.

“Holy One of Blessings, I’m returning to my sleep away camp; / my happy place; my holy ground…”