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A Prayer for Thanksgiving

“Bless us, Divine Source, / with earth’s abundant generosity.”
  • by Rabbi Yael Levy
earth, generosity, justice, prayer, thanksgiving
Assorted pumpkins and gourds in a rustic wooden cart outdoors, with trees and greenery in the background.

A Contemporary Psalm of Lament

“Oh Compassionate God, / be kind towards the LGBTQ+ individuals of America…”
  • by Eden Anolick
LGBTQ, mitzvot, prayer, Shekhinah
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Shabbat Al Fresco

“The candle flames like stars / gleaming in the night sky…”
  • by Bruce Black
candles, nature, prayer, Shabbat, summer
Starry night sky above grassy hill and bushes, with clear blue tones and faint clouds near the horizon.

Singing Through the Storm: A Reflection on Prayer and Praise

An approach to prayer through praise.
  • by asteadham
God, Jonah, praise, prayer, yom kippur
A small boat on calm water beneath dramatic, dark storm clouds, surrounded by mountains.

After the Gates Close

  • by McKenzie Wren
honey, prayer, shofar, yom kippur
Stone archway with cobblestone path, leading to a garden and another arched window beyond.

Ratzo V’Shov – Even Numbers

“Did you know nesher might have meant vulture? people say that…”
  • by Rabbi David Mevorach Seidenberg
Gaza, grief, Israel, prayer, rosh hashanah, war
A large bird of prey with outstretched wings soars above a dark, blurred forest background.

Yom Kippur Dancing

“What are my hollow prayers, compared to this, / this whirling, twirling, joyous atonement alive?”
  • by Alan Walowitz
atonement, joy, prayer, synagogue, yom kippur
Ballet dancer sitting on cobblestones, adjusting pointe shoes, shown in black and white.

A Prayer For Endurance in an Unendurable Time

“May we all find ways to help / And may we outlast the horrors.”
  • by Trisha Arlin
endurance, prayer, resilience
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Prayer from the Hands

“Palms out    Spread your fingers / Now turn your palms up like the five petalled rose…”
  • by james stone goodman
hands, mindfulness, peace, prayer
Open hands gently holding a small yellow flower with a blurred background.

Grinding Out Mourner’s Kaddish

“The voice of a hazan may soar to the top of the ark and beyond…”
  • by Anne Johnson
kaddish, prayer, shiva
An old rusty pickup truck drives fast across a dusty desert with mountains 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