Hard Times

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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. 
 

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“Be strong and courageous, and I will be with you”

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“Stand for Love / Start right now”

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“Time for a different kind of harvest”

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“Who shall die while begging for their life, their breath”

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“Protest is a sacred act”

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Focusing on breath and light, we make space for our tears on Shabbat during a painful time

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“We must speak the names, we must speak out”

A diverse group of people protest on a street, raising fists and holding signs.

“Teach us again the lessons of love”

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“I see You in storms, for storms always followed me”

Person with a backpack stands on rocks overlooking a large body of water under a dramatic, cloudy sunset sky.

“I cry out to You”

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