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Heartbreak

“Seeking an impossible calm, we bed / down our gardens for the winter, / wishing we too could sleep soundly.”
  • by Diane Rudov
antisemitism, Israel, war
the sun shines through the sky on an autumn path

Give Yourself Up Not

This powerful poem was written during the Yom Kippur war in 1973.
  • by Robert Tabak
Israel, war
Clouds above the city of Jerusalem

A Prayer for Healing Relationships Within the Jewish Community

“When I raise my voice in anger, help me see the Divine Spark in my opponent.”
  • by Jacqueline Goldfinger
community, healing, Israel
sunlight shining on an open field

A New Song of Hope – For a Community Gathered in Solidarity

“Today, I call for hope. / Tomorrow, I call for peace. / Forever, I call for justice”
  • by Brasha Smith
Israel, love, Palestine, peace, war
Two men hugging

An Unetaneh Tokef* for Today

The poet frames the loss of life in Israel and in Gaze with this powerful liturgy
  • by Roberta Spivek
death, Gaza, grief, Israel, war
man bringing flowers to grave in cemetery

A Thousandfold

  • by Seraphina Ferraro
Israel, Palestine, peace, Shabbat, war, yahrzeit
rows of lit candles shining in the ddark

Yesh Makom: May There Be Space

“May there be space for history and context, may there be space for mistakes and faith, may there be space for hope…”
  • by Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary
Israel, Palestine, peace, war
two people sit before a sunrise

Interfaith Prayer for Comfort, Connection, Hope and Peace

“May the One who Blessed those Before Us, bless all those suffering from the devastating atrocities and their aftermath, in our midst.”
  • by Haviva Ner-David
Israel, peace
arms outstretched and holding hands

Trying at a Prayer

  • by Talia Werber
God, Israel, peace, war
a journal and pen

A Prayer for Truth and Peace

“Please grant us clarity and wisdom and heal our bodies, minds and hearts, / for we are filled with confusion and suffering.”
  • by Evonne Marzouk
Israel, peace
a woman looks up to the sky

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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

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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