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The Freedom Haggadah: A Story of Protest and Hope

Passover haggadah expressing the hope to protect Israeli democracy and freedom in 2023
  • by Benny Barabash, Yaara Shehori and Dov Elboim, Sigal Naim
freedom, Israel, seder
Photo by Erez Harodi of Israel democracy protest in 2023. Photo shows a large crowd of people holding Israeli flags. A large sign in the front reads "The state of Israel will be founded on freedom, justice, and peace" in both English and Hebrew. Another protest sign reads, "SOS Bibi wants to destroy Israel."

Prayer for Israel between Demise and Rebirth

“May we remember that there is no future for any of us without all of us.”
  • by Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein
Israel, peace
view from above of the mediterranean coast at Jaffa

Dancing for Peace to the Traffic Light Nigun

“we dance into / promised land”
  • by Janice Steinberg
Israel, music, peace
close up of traffic light at yellow in front of brick building

The Harp

“The stones are full of mystical light”
  • by Anna Banasiak
Israel, Jerusalem, peace
view of jerusalem western wall sunlit day with blue sky

Today’s Shema: For the Victims of Terrorist Attacks in Israel

“Adonai Ekhad, One God / One life, eleven lives, too many”
  • by Cyd Weissman
Israel, shema, terrorism
Today’s Shema: For the Victims of Terrorist Attacks in Israel

A Prayer for the Leadership of Israel

Prayer for Israeli leaders to work toward peace

  • by Suzanne Sabransky
Israel, peace
A Prayer for the Leadership of Israel

What I talk about when I talk about love

Poem by Israeli peace activist on war with Gaza

  • by Emma Sham-Ba Ayalon
Israel, Palestine, peace
What I talk about when I talk about love

Across the Wadis: In Gratitude for the Ceasefire

“The detritus of hatred lies scattered.”

  • by Suzanne Sabransky
Israel, Palestine, peace
Across the Wadis: In Gratitude for the Ceasefire

Pillars: A Prayer for Peace

“Shalom, salaam – the only victory”

  • by Steve Pollack
Israel, Palestine, peace
Pillars: A Prayer for Peace

The Smoke Has Not Cleared: A Prayer for Peace

“our eyes clouded / By rocket fire”

  • by Hila Ratzabi
Israel, Jerusalem, Palestine, peace
The Smoke Has Not Cleared: A Prayer for Peace

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Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

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Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

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Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

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Liturgy Writing for Prayer Leaders

This immersion is for prayer leaders who have some experience writing prayers and want to receive feedback and hone their skills as liturgists in a supportive environment.

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