Type: Prayer

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A new version of the traditional prayer using some feminine and non-gendered terms

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Originally written for the period of Teshuvah — return — preceding the High Holy Days

Pathway through a vibrant autumn forest with green and yellow leaves lining the trail.

A prayer for the gift of an adopted child in which the baby is welcomed, the parents pledge to create a good and Jewish life for the child, and ask God’s blessings for the baby’s health and well-being

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A prayer to be said immediately following the birth of a child

A babys hand gently holding an adults finger on a soft white background.
From an Italian collection of 18th century prayers for married women written by Dr. Giuseppe Cohen and presented to his bride as a wedding gift.
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A prayer to be said in synagogue for a mother who has newly given birth

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A contemporary prayer asking for God’s sustenance and “holding” through this difficult period

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These prayers are meant to be recited in synagogue as an introduction to birkat hagomel (a prayer said during the Torah service by one who has survived a dangerous situation) by someone who has suffered a miscarriage

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Prayer to be recited when pregnancy must be ended therapeutically

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A prayer combining contemporary words and Hebrew selections from the High Holy Day Amidah (standing silent prayer)

Delicate white flowers blooming on branches against a soft blue sky background.

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