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“We are here together.  We survived the rain together.  / It was not a deluge and no trees fell…” 
  • by Ann Kanter
Animal companions, climate crisis, earth, generations, survival
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A Prayer for All People

“As we inhabit one Earth, we are one human family…”
  • by Rabbi Jill Hausman
earth, Israel, peace
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Prayer for People, Peace, and Planet

“May we never forget that we are all connected, historically, relationally, energetically, and that harm to one is harm to all.”
  • by Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife
climate crisis, disability, earth, Israel, LGBTIQ, natural disaster, Palestine, peace, racial justice, Shekhinah
the sun is setting in an orange sky with purple sky on top of the orange. Wildflowers appear in the forefront of the sunset.

Vidui: Confession of Sins Against the Future

“We signed on to a covenant: / If we take care of the earth / it will take care of us.”
  • by Trisha Arlin
climate crisis, confession, earth, environment, vidui
A hazy view of fields with mountains in the disatnce

An Embodiment Ritual for Planting the First Seeds of the Season

A ritual for the holy work of seeding your garden or farm
earth, garden, tree planting, water
Hands holding small brown seeds, with a blurred background.

The Holiest Holy

“the earth is my holiest holy”
  • by Devon Spier
earth
light brown skinned woman with dark hair in pink t-shirt sitting in meditation position in brightly lit green field overlooking sunrise and mountains in the distance

Blessing the Earth

“I bend and bless the earth / with my own brokenness”
  • by Elizabeth Caplun
earth, healing, trauma
person's hand touching pink flowers against dark background

From Av to Elul

if only / I had been less / devoted to worshiping / my unworthiness / allowing this spinning planet / be my trusted partner
  • by Elana Klugman
earth, Elul, regret, teshuvah
yellow flower in field with sunlight

Sabbath for the Land

“The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth.”
  • by Martha Hurwitz
earth, environment, land, Sabbath, shmitah
A woman with curly hair meditates in a lush green field under a clear sky.

A Tekhine to Honor Mother Earth

Tekhine connecting the mitzvah of honoring our parents with the mitzvah of caring for Mother Earth

  • by Rabbah Gila Caine
climate crisis, earth, eco-friendly, feminism, tekhine
Person sitting on a beach at sunset, surrounded by rocks, with a colorful sky and calm ocean in the background.

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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