As individuals, we all know pain and loss. It is the rare person who escapes sorrow. But when one of us hurts, others are there to offer comfort. Communal tragedy is different. When something bad happens to us as a community—whether that is a school, a town, a people, or a country—we struggle to figure out how to tend to our own wounds while taking care of each other. Drawing on compassion, empathy, justice, and love, we can bring out the best in each other, and perhaps, find a theology of hope in the midst of despair.
“Stand for Love / Start right now”
“We understand that Black lives are sacred”
“Who shall die while begging for their life, their breath”
“Protest is a sacred act”
“We must speak the names, we must speak out”
“Do not let his death fade without meaning”
A prayer for justice in rmemory of George Floyd
“Remove the roots of racism and hatred …”
Purim is a tale of resilience, standing up and speaking out. Now more than ever, we need YOUR story!
Whether you share your story for the holiday or another occasion, Purim is the perfect opportunity to embrace your role as a storyteller.
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