Topic Tags: Gaza

Latest Rituals

Still Counting, Waiting

“Waiting for the release of the Hostages / Waiting for the end of the War / Waiting for the rebuilding of Gaza…”

Gaza, hostages, Israel, Omer, peace, war

a peace sign made of leaves

Lo Dayenu (for Passover 5784)

“If we gather around the Seder table in joy and don’t make room for tears, lo dayenu…”

Gaza, Israel, passover, peace, seder, war

the sun rises over the desert

Passover Kavannah (Intention), 5784

Gaza, grief, hostages, Israel, passover, peace

a red poppy flower in a field of baby's breath

I Want

“I want to be carried into a deep, deep salty sea of sound, rhythm, in tune with oceanic harmonies…”

Gaza, Israel, peace, social justice, Ukraine, war

A spiral collage of diverse people’s portraits, showing different ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds.

18 Shabbat Blessings for Peace in Israel and in Palestine

A new Shabbat practice created to share light with all of whom are suffering unjustly.

candle lighting, Gaza, Israel, peace, war

two shabbat candles are lit as someone's hands wave in the light of Shabbat

An Unetaneh Tokef* for Today

The poet frames the loss of life in Israel and in Gaze with this powerful liturgy

death, Gaza, grief, Israel, war

man bringing flowers to grave in cemetery

It’s 3:00 a.m. and I Can’t Sleep

“I pray for a swift end to this unwanted war.”

Gaza, grief, Israel, peace, war

the night sky

A Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation for Israelis, Palestinians, and all People

Prayer for peace between Israelis and Palestinians

Gaza, Israel, Palestine, peace

Close-up of two people holding hands outdoors, with others in the background.