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Secular holidays give us the chance to widen our communities of celebration. We can join with other Americans for prayer, introspection or community service, as we observe holidays that connect us to each other. We can also interpret these holidays in a Jewish context, understanding them in light of the texts and experiences of our people.

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“Bless us, Divine Source, / with earth’s abundant generosity.”
  This July 4th haftarah/prophetic chant is an opportunity to engage with and re-imagine some of our country’s iconic texts on freedom and independence.
“…marching in beautiful displays of disruptive light…”
“May Hashem bless you more each year…”
“Family, friends, and traditions dear The joy of community year by year.”
This poem was written to express gratitude for one Haitian immigrant and lift up the value of welcoming the stranger.
“Putting on our uniforms with pride in the country / We were called to serve and protect…”
“Provide for those who sacrificed their sacred lives for the cause of freedom, a sure rest in wholeness on the wings of the Shekhinah.”
“In the ruins of the towers / we walked through daily / you would have found letters…” and added them up to find meaning
As I bend / hanging laundry on the drying rack / my back twinges    but just a little

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