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Time (or Children of War)

“The world owed them better. / The world owed them more.”
  • by Brasha Smith
children, grief, peace, war
A single red poppy growing beside a railway track, surrounded by small rocks and green foliage.

Ana Adonai

“Hoshiah na, / please save me from my hardened heart…”
  • by Amy Josefa Ariel
God, Israel, peace, prayer, war
Red heart carved into a rough, textured tree bark with cracks and some patches of green moss.

אָנוּ קוֹרְאִים Anu Korim

“We are here, / in the Garden, / knocking on Your gates.”
  • by Amy Josefa Ariel
captives, Gaza, God, hostages, Israel, peace, war
A stack of rocks on a desert landscape with distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: Another Prayer for Israel

“When I pray for peace, help me stay raw…”
  • by Rabbi Amy Josefa Ariel
God, hostages, Israel, peace, war
A dirt path lined with olive trees and stone walls leads through a scenic landscape under a clear blue sky.

Prayer for Peace?

“Let this prayer for peace awaken us and have peace begin with us.” 
  • by Amy Kopkin Atkins
anti-bullying, justice, peace
Colorful chalk drawing on pavement with the message Be Kind in pink and blue.

Shabbat Morning, the Day Before the Hostage Release

“There are mystical colors spelling peace…”
  • by Sharon Bronstein
captives, hostages, Israel, peace, Shabbat
Dramatic sky with sunbeams breaking through fluffy, dark clouds against a vibrant blue backdrop.

A Prayer for Hanukkah as We Enter a Time of Resistance

“May we protect just laws, and may our resistance to unjust laws or unjust systems be firm.”
  • by Rabbi David Mevorach Seidenberg
hanukkah, peace, resistance
Close-up of a silver menorah with nine branches, set against a blurred, illuminated background.

Peace – Shalom

“Peace does not look like a dove / or a palm branch in the Old City…” 
  • by Rabbi Sonja K. Pilz, PhD
Israel, peace
A white dove flying among trees with yellow leaves in the background.

The Light Which Doesn’t Fade

“Each night is a small miracle unto itself…”
  • by SuzieB
antisemitism, candles, God, hanukkah, Israel, miracle, peace
A menorah with six lit candles and detailed glass holders.

A Jerusalem Afternoon in Wartime

“The world is a narrow bridge, we sing in response /  But we are not afraid.” 
  • by Rabbi Haviva Ner-David
hostages, Israel, peace, protest
Rabbi Haviva dressed in white sits with protestors

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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