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“Spread over all who dwell in the land Your shelter of peace…”
A single yellow flower rests on a stone in a sunlit cemetery, with graves blurred in the background.
“May we actually see peace in the Middle East in our lifetime…”
A white dove standing on a gray rock near green grass and plants.
“Let the day come that we / Drink the wine of celebration…”
Close-up of a blue lighter with two flames, blurred city lights and a poster in the background.
This contemporary Al Het speaks to us in 5786/2025.
a group of people standing in shadow, holding hands
“Did you know nesher might have meant vulture? people say that…”
A large bird of prey with outstretched wings soars above a dark, blurred forest background.
“So I studied my family’s history her story / create joy in her holy days…”
A close-up of heart-shaped wooden ornaments hanging on strings with a blurred background.
“We pray to see the day when Israelis and Palestinians – Jews and Christians and Muslims – will dwell under their fig trees and grapevines, whether in Tel Aviv, in Ramallah, or in Gaza City, and no one will make them afraid.”
Green figs growing on a tree branch, surrounded by large green leaves in sunlight.
“Our humanity craves life and eternity…”
A brick wall window with colorful, whimsical art and abstract drawings on the glass panes and surrounding bricks.
“Be with us in our grief and fear…”
Two people holding hands, offering comfort and support, with a warm, blurred background.
“May your journey be one of peace, equanimity, love, justice, compassion, understanding, and a deep sense of home and community.”
A commercial airplane flying through a cloudy blue sky, viewed from below.

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