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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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“Guide my hands gently and courageously”

Doctor wearing a mask and stethoscope stands with arms crossed in a hospital room.

A guide for celebrating Shabbat alone

Wine, candles, challah bread, and a decorated cloth on a wooden table against a dark background.

Who are we on an off day?

A person rests their head on a laptop keyboard while sitting at a desk, appearing frustrated or exhausted.

“let this mask / protect me / but not efface me”

Woman with curly hair wearing a mask stands at a city intersection.

We hold in our hearts all who are serving our community

A person in a white shirt holds a small object in one hand while touching their chest with the other.

Let us faithfully support our health professionals

Two scientists in lab coats and masks examine a test tube near a microscope.

Putting on a face mask during pandemic is a sacred obligation

Woman wearing a surgical mask, adjusting it with both hands, looking directly at the camera.

“I connect to the needed blankness of sleep.”

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“how much I count / on seeing your face …”

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Things remain uncertain under this sun

Sunset over a serene landscape with glowing grass and a soft, pastel sky.

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