Topic Tags: peace

“God of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, may the land of covenant and promise, sanctified by the children of both their sons, become an oasis of peace in a chaotic world.”

“May we be better ancestors than descendants, / writing a blueprint for a better future than we inherited.”

“In times of hatred, / let there be light. / In times of fear,    let there be light…”

“Create new homes / And save the old ones. / Light candles, Now.”

“Spread over all who dwell in the land Your shelter of peace…”

“May we actually see peace in the Middle East in our lifetime…”

“Then, plant your feet firmly on the earth, / anchor your soul in peace.”

This contemporary Al Het speaks to us in 5786/2025.

“Palms out    Spread your fingers / Now turn your palms up like the five petalled rose…”

“We pray to see the day when Israelis and Palestinians – Jews and Christians and Muslims – will dwell under their fig trees and grapevines, whether in Tel Aviv, in Ramallah, or in Gaza City, and no one will make them afraid.”