Daily Prayer & Mindfulness

Every moment of every day invites us to pay attention. We can marvel at what happens within ourselves and the world outside of us. Some of us do this through prayer, others through mindfulness and meditation. No matter what form it takes, noticing and appreciating the wonder of life enhances the act of living.

Latest Rituals

Tipat Torah: Am I Aging Like a Date Palm?

On Sukkot, we read the words of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), a person bitterly reflecting on his older years. Does aging have to be negative, calling everything that brings pleasure pointless?

aging, Kohelet

Prayer for People, Peace, and Planet

“May we never forget that we are all connected, historically, relationally, energetically, and that harm to one is harm to all.”

climate crisis, disability, earth, Israel, LGBTIQ, natural disaster, Palestine, peace, racial justice, Shekhinah

the sun is setting in an orange sky with purple sky on top of the orange. Wildflowers appear in the forefront of the sunset.

Hitbodedut: A Silent Scream Ritual in Nature

A complete ritual for releasing frustration and anger in nature.

anger, meditation, nature

Ma’ariv Aravim to End a Challenging Day

“Blessed are You, / Eternal One / Who drapes the evening shadows / …And passes / Even the hardest day / To its end.”

acceptance, awareness, hope

Sanctuary

A moment of wonder during the morning service.

blessing, synagogue

Prayer for Rain

“I saw, in our decaf, the plea for rain / we ask on behalf of the god of our ancestors”

climate crisis, environment, rain

As I Face my Plate: a Shehechayanu for an Eating Disorder

“Grant me the strength to sustain my life, / As you commanded…”

mental health, mental illness

Every Truth Spoken Is a Step Toward the Promised Land

“When we speak the truth to power – saying, this is who we are / We reach back to help those still stifled in Mitzrayim, or poised / Uncertain at the shore.”

identity, mitzrayim