Hard Times

A person comforts another who is upset, sitting closely together outdoors.

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

A ceremony for going on hospice surrounded by loved ones

beaded bracelet draped over wooden box

A poem on struggling with grief

white fluff blowing off dried flower

A Kaddish poem memorializing a father who had left his family

black and white photo of empty park bench

A prayer to repair the damage, address security measures, and heal spiritually after a hate crime

Two women embracing against a dark background, one comforting the other who appears distressed.

Kaddish in memory of a victim of suicide

A hand holding a siddur opened to the Kaddish

Mikveh ritual/ceremony for marking sobriety

Two rubber wristbands on a wooden surface, one pink and the other purple, both with the phrase One Day-At a Time.

A blessing of strength and resilience for a premature baby

father son and newborn baby

A poem for healing in the wake of tragedy or illness

Sunlight filtering through lush green tree canopy in a forest, creating a serene and vibrant atmosphere.

Formally acknowledging a separation from abusive parent(s)

A serene forest scene with a sunlit creek, surrounded by trees with golden leaves.

A song inspired by listening to Palestinians tell their stories of hardship

Orange and black butterfly on a branch with a leaf and an empty chrysalis.

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