Topic Tags: terrorism

Latest Rituals

Counting: Remembering Victims of Hate

“But today, there are not enough words in the Psalm / to cover the number of victims of this hate.”

Israel, mourning, peace, terrorism

clouds in a bright blue sky

Tisha B’Av, Again

“As this day begins its dark descent / our tongues go dry again”

grief, terrorism, tisha b'av, Ukraine, violence, war

view of an orange and red sunset

Today’s Shema: For the Victims of Terrorist Attacks in Israel

“Adonai Ekhad, One God / One life, eleven lives, too many”

Israel, shema, terrorism

Hands holding a lit candle above rows of glowing candles in a dimly lit setting.

Prayer Against Slanderers: An Addition to the Shemoneh Esrei During the Russian/Ukrainian War

“Blessed are You, who defeats our enemies and quashes all arrogance.”

terrorism, Ukraine, war

Person holding Pray for Ukraine sign at a rally, with a Ukrainian flag nearby and people in the background.

We Pray for Goodness

“May we all learn strategies of resistance…May goodness prevail over evil.”

terrorism, Ukraine, war

A close-up of a sunflower with sunlight softly illuminating its petals against a blurred background.

Sky as Offering: For Canada in the Wake of Domestic Terror and Ottawa Siege

“there is a space between / flags and fireworks”

healing, peace, terrorism

Historic building with a tall clock tower under a dramatic sky at sunset, surrounded by a grassy area.

Sitting/Standing: Shiva After Anti-Semitic Terrorist Attack

gun violence, guns, mass shooting, terrorism

A person with chin on hand appears deep in thought, set against a blurred background.

A Havdalah Blessing after the Poway Shooting

gun violence, guns, havdalah, mass shooting, terrorism

A lit braided candle with blue and white wax against a black background.

I Will Outlive Them

gun violence, guns, mass shooting, terrorism

A person meditating on a mossy rock by a small waterfall in a lush forest with sunlight streaming through the trees.

A Prayer for a Shaky Present: Upon Hearing News of a Terrorist Attack

Make us remember

grief, terrorism