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Shiva

“We are in mourning; / our people are in mourning; / collectively we are sitting shiva.”
  • by Bonnie Friedman
grief, Israel, kaddish, war
a candle and red flowers

Prayer for Strength and Resolve

“Tzur Yisrael, Rock of Israel, May our devotion remain steadfast”
  • by Rabbi Shai Cherry
God, Israel, peace
A goat stands in the Negev desert

Nothing Left but Tears

“Oh this heartbreak,  Silence howling.  Oh this heart ache,  Terror prowling…” 
  • by Alden Solovy (lyrics) and Sue Horowitz (music)
Israel, peace, tears, war
face of person crying against dark light

And Now….

“we must turn from death and war / and learn again the message of hope and love and peace.”
  • by Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks
creation, Israel, peace, war
light filters through trees

I Check In With Her Every Day

“She fights for her life, while I panic in my room, / thousands of miles away, in plain clothes…”
  • by Brasha Smith
Israel, peace, war
a view of the sky over Mt Sinai

Who?

“I am afraid to wear a kippah, to put on my Star of David, / or to even look or seem a little Jewish…”
  • by Brasha Smith
fear, Israel, war
a hand holds a chain with a Star of David

Tzohar

“We are living / as if in an experiment…”
  • by Tiferet Welch
Israel, noah
A mountain with layers of multi-colored light illuminating the sky

Holey Land

“Who will bathe heated heads with cool clarity?”
  • by Danielle Shylit
Israel, peace, war
a woman looks into the sunset in the desert

A Blessing for Animals Living in War: Parshat Noach 5784

“We ask that that you inspire humans to remember our fellow creatures in this time of war, to mitigate the damage that we cause them and to bring us all to a time of peace.”
  • by Rabbi Janet Madden
animals, dogs, Israel, noah, war
a dog walks across the desert

Grief Response Hotline

“what will ensure / that this will never happen again?”
  • by Reba Connell
grief, Israel, Palestine, peace, war
a person holds their hands to their ears in distress

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Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

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Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

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Resilience Boost: Spiritual Tools for the Election Season

Our special Resilience Boost package includes curated resources of poetry and prayers to turn to for strength and support and (optional) weekly meditations for hope and equanimity arriving to you by text or email each Tuesday through the election season.

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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