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Prayer for People, Peace, and Planet

“May we never forget that we are all connected, historically, relationally, energetically, and that harm to one is harm to all.”
  • by Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife
climate crisis, disability, earth, Israel, LGBTIQ, natural disaster, Palestine, peace, racial justice, Shekhinah
the sun is setting in an orange sky with purple sky on top of the orange. Wildflowers appear in the forefront of the sunset.

Wherever There Is Pride, There Is Hope: A Pride Month Kavanah on the Avot

“And wherever there is Pride, there is hope. / And wherever there is hope, there is joy. / And wherever there is joy, there is life. / And that life is sweet, and full of love.”
  • by Brasha Smith
LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, pride, pride month
pride flag against a blue sky with white clouds

Blessing of Love Celebrating the Respect for Marriage Act

“We celebrate the triumph / Of love over hate”
  • by Hila Ratzabi
joy, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, love, same-sex wedding, social justice
queer couple - one in a white bridal gown and one in a blue suit - embracing under a chuppah with a rabbi wearing a rainbow tallit

Blessing of Gratitude for Queer Ancestors & Community

“I wanted a way of acknowledging and bringing my own queerness into the wedding ceremony”
  • by Katie Kelly-Hankin (she/her), Sarah Grumet (she/they), Reed Kolber (they/them)
bisexual, gay, lesbian, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, queer, wedding
Two hands gently holding each other resting on a patterned gray blanket.

Responsive Reading for Coming Out

We see each other and we honor our journeys and those yet to come.

  • by Rachel Dubin
gay, gender inclusive, genderqueer, lesbian, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, trans, transgender
Two people embracing, wearing colorful bracelets. One has a rainbow painted on their hand.

Welcoming Queer Ancestors to the Sukkah

Welcoming historical and mythical ancestors

  • by Alex Carter
gender inclusive, genderqueer, LGBTIQ, queer, sukkah
People preparing food under a leafy canopy, with snacks on a table and a person hanging decorations.

Rainbows and Storms: A Queer Poem

“Rainbows and storms go hand in hand”

  • by Jaden Diamond
gay, lesbian, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, pride, pride month, rainbow
A rainbow halo surrounds the sun, partially obscured by clouds in a bright blue sky.

Birkat Hodesh Ga’avah: A Blessing for Pride Month

“May the Holy One instill in us the wisdom to know our liberations are entwined together.”

  • by Rabbi Lily Solochek
LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, liberation, pride, pride month, queer
Vibrant clouds of colorful ink swirling in water, creating a rainbow effect against a white background.

I Feel Then a Tear: A Prayer in the Eyes of a Queer Man

“Our hands do not lace, like the tzitzit. / I wish they would.”
  • by Jaden Diamond
gay, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, love
Two people with dark hair stand together closely outdoors, one with a printed shirt featuring birds and foliage.

Ceremony of Affirmation and Renaming

celebrating a gender transition

  • by Rabbi Neal Schuster
covenant, gender, genderqueer, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, trans, transgender
Person smiling, wrapped in a rainbow flag, with a colorful hairstyle and a cityscape in the background.

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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