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An Evening Prayer in Times of Conflict

“Our God and God of our ancestors, help me find relief in sleep, and rise renewed in body and soul.”
  • by Jacqueline Goldfinger
Israel, peace, prayer, war
a person facing the sun with arms spread wide

Across the Atlantic Ocean

“I take it off when I get to the parking lot / and hide my Star of David, / cover my Hebrew tattoo…”
  • by Brasha Smith
antisemitism, Israel, war
Gold star of david hanging from branch against blue sky

A Small Offering

“Engage with those who believe in the blessings of Love and Life…”
  • by Alex Carter and Rabbi Janet Madden
Cain and Abel, hatred, Israel, peace, war
a woman stands alone walking into a grassy meadow

The Court of the Captives

“One day, / The court of the captives will convene / before the halls of power…”
  • by Alden Solovy
captives, Israel, war
clouds acrsos the skyline

Poem Without a Title

“What I need, right now, / is to not feel…”
  • by Tiferet Welch
Israel, suffering
a tear streamed face of a young woman

Calculating and Recalculating

“May I find peace, / safety, / love.”
  • by Rabbi David G. Winship
God, Israel, peace, war
A metal gate featuring a Star of David

The Unanswered Questions

“I cannot be soothed / because there are / no moral answers…”
  • by Janice
ancestors, Israel, war
a woman looks up at the sky, hands in prayer at her heart

Reaching Out

“reaching toward me, / as alive and animated / as my own unimaginable heart–”
  • by Gabrielle Ariella Kaplan-Mayer
ancestors, hope, Israel, peace, war
a hand reaches out to the shadows

Mirror of Peace

“Can we be mirrors of each others’ light?”
  • by Rabbi Shelly Barnathan
Israel, peace
light blue sky with clouds

Celebration

“the shared livestream of celebrated death, / night and day of shattered glass.”
  • by Leslie Contreras Schwartz
Israel, peace, war
Broken glass set against stones

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Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

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