Melody from the Hungarian family of Elisabeth Reiner, z”l, at the beginning of the 20th century
A variety of candle lighting blessings, traditional and modern, for holidays
Making room for understanding and inclusion of those outside the mainstream
A prayer, fashioned after traditional tekhinot, women’s prayers, consecrating the endless preparations for Passover
A healing ritual for Hanukkah
On Shemini Atzeret, Jews offer a special prayer for rain (it is the beginning of the rainy season in Israel). The traditional version of this prayer refers obliquely to each of the forefathers and their relationship to water; this version highlights the foremothers.
Women’s prayer for rain
The organization urges affixing a purple ribbon to the sukkah and reciting this prayer for those who have experienced abuse or who do not enjoy peace and safety in their own homes.
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