Hard Times

Hard times take many forms: the loss of a job or other economic hardship; the devastation of a flood or other natural disaster; the horror of violent assault. Just getting out of bed can be an act of great courage at times like these. Whisper a prayer for yourself, or say one for your friend, community, or the world. Hope will find you.

Latest Rituals

My Heart Feels Heavy

“Did I harden my heart to survive?”

a woman places her hand on her heart

The Silence In Between

“I know You’re up there, /but I’ve been down here. / Do you see the things I see?”

silhouette of a man in prayer

The Ink On Your Arm

“What things do you have planned? Do you march with torches? Do you scream out for our death?”

an arm covered with a tattoo

When Sorrow Comes Knocking

“Sometimes there is not / enough space / to contain all of the grief.”

depression, grief, healing, hope

an empty bench facing a wide green lawn

This Burden of Rest–Meditation After a Broken Bone

“After the pain settles, and swear words stop, /I am left with healing of my body. / But healing of body takes time…”

healing, injury, meditation, rest

A woman rests on a couch with her eyes closed

Hitbodedut: A Silent Scream Ritual in Nature

A complete ritual for releasing frustration and anger in nature.

anger, meditation, nature

woman standing in a forest clearing

Healing Affirmation

A reminder of our covenant with the Source of Life.

covenant, healing, hope

green mountains above a green valley

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

man standing on rocky beach at sunset

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

damaged tree in forest

Mikveh for Release, Transitions, and Embrace of Whatever is Next

A mikveh ritual to mark the end of a challenging time.

hope, liberation, mikveh, Shekhinah

hand underwater in pool