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

The Salve Which is Shabbat

candle lighting, kabbalat shabbat

Two lit candles, a bottle of wine, and two filled wine glasses on a decorated table.

Postponement Prayer

When We Hurt

Two people sitting on a bench, one resting their head on the others shoulder, showing comfort and support.

A Prayer for Our Leaders

A healthcare worker wearing a mask and goggles focuses intently, holding a medical instrument in a clinical setting.

Hashkiveinu: The Recovering Codependent’s Prayer

A person pensively looks out of a window, resting their chin on their hand, with soft light illuminating their face.

An Original Blessing for the Custom of “Taking Challah” at a Time of Pandemic

A half-eaten loaf of bread on a plate, placed on a wooden table near a window.

With Grief and Hope: A Graduation Blessing for the Class of 2020

Five graduates in caps and gowns walk down steps outdoors, surrounded by trees and fence.

Anyways: A Prayer For Those Who Experience Chronic Illness at a Time of Mass Illness

A woman with long hair stands in front of a brick wall covered with graffiti, surrounded by green foliage.

The Radiance Between Us

A woman in a white tank top enjoys the sun with closed eyes, surrounded by greenery and blooming flowers.

When the World is Sick Mi Shebeirakh

Person standing in shallow water, under a sunlit sky with rays breaking through clouds.