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“Wavering candlelight / illuminates our lament…”
A single lit candle burning in the dark with a bright flame and black background.
“Rain clouds mass above, / so we race towards rows of stiff backed chairs…”
Watercolor painting of roses and greenery draped on a wooden structure under a cloudy sky.
“When I think of my mother / I still smell her butter cakes…”
A framed portrait, ink bottle, and handwritten letters on a wooden desk.
This creative ritual can be done during a Yizkor service or other gatherings focused exploring on death, dying and legacy.
a family heirloom photo
A collection of LGBTQ+ blessings, poems, prayers, rituals, and kavanot.
A double rainbow appears in a cloudy sky above utility poles and buildings.
“Dear God of Open-All-Night, / if I may be so familiar…”
Dimly lit narrow street at night with cobblestone path, old buildings, and a glowing streetlamp.
“An old olive tree stands in a grove, verdant, stately and strong…”
Two green olives hanging on a branch with elongated leaves, against a blurred green background.
“May memory of you, like a guiding star / Lead us to truth, near and far…”
Spiral stained glass ceiling with colorful geometric patterns, viewed from directly below, forming a glowing center.
A guided meditation with afirmations and breath work.
Person sitting on a wooden dock, facing a misty, calm lake.

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