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“The names go on and on, / the rabbi’s voice unwavering…”
A white rosebud covered in water droplets against a dark green blurred background.
A new ritual to bring the memory of a loved one who is no longer with us to the seder.
An older woman serves food to a man at a dining table set for a meal, both smiling.
“The candles glow, tender, bright, something like your presence in my heart.”
a hanukkiah with lit candles
Two new Tisha b’Av rituals created for 2025 focus on mourning and liberation.
Silver spice box, ornate kiddush cup with saucer, and braided yellow Havdalah candle in holder.
“May we rise in peace, as different creatures…”
A black bird perches on bare branches in soft light with blurred trees in the background.
Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael wrote this prayer of comfort after Oct. 7, 2023.
A white rosebud covered in water droplets against a dark green blurred background.
This guided meditation is designed to be part of a Yizkor service,
Gentle ocean waves at sunset with orange and blue reflections on the water.
“One day, maybe, the Kaddish won’t scrape my throat raw…”
Willow tree with drooping branches, lush green leaves, and sunlight filtering through, casting shadows on the ground.
A powerful ritual for when you have lost an animal companion
A corgi wearing a small bow tie
“May his/her dreams / be fulfilled / in every one of our breaths…”
two people sit on a dock looking out over a lake

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