Type: Prayer

A new Hanukkah blessing for 2023/5784.

“When I raise my voice in anger, help me see the Divine Spark in my opponent.”

“May there be space for history and context, may there be space for mistakes and faith, may there be space for hope…”

“May the One who Blessed those Before Us, bless all those suffering from the devastating atrocities and their aftermath, in our midst.”

“Our God and God of our ancestors, help me find relief in sleep, and rise renewed in body and soul.”

“May I find peace, / safety, / love.”

“As we inhabit one Earth, we are one human family…”

“Tzur Yisrael, Rock of Israel, May our devotion remain steadfast”

“We ask that that you inspire humans to remember our fellow creatures in this time of war, to mitigate the damage that we cause them and to bring us all to a time of peace.”