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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Meditations to treat our bodies as sacred

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To love oneself is to reflect the image of G-d

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“Any time you are afraid, anxious, uncertain, all you need to do is reach out your hand”

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“For this is the day that G-d made / To lift you up from your sorrow and shame”

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Who is the witness that will see and hear you?

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A prayer acknowledging unhealthy family dynamics

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A personal reflection on leaving Eden

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A meditation on the tears of angels

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Our broken hearts are whole

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Discussion questions for each night of Hanukkah on how to respond to hate crimes since the 2016 presidential election

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