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

“Sarah waited, far too long. / So what’s a few more days, right?”
close up of light-skinned adult hand holding hand of small baby
“We know what to do: / Agitate, organize, shout”
A Short Prayer for Justice
Ritual to acknowledge loss of abortion access
After Roe: A Havdalah Ritual for Losing Abortion Access
“World events do not recognize my opinions”
I Am Learning
“These ancient wounds afflict so many”
These Ancient Wounds
“You will not abandon me / even when others who don’t like / what I have to say / choose to gaslight me”
Healing From Jewish Institutional Trauma
“We lean into Your guidance / like wobbly-legged toddlers.”
Prayer for Guidance and Protection in Times of Fear
“it cannot be a still small voice”
Kaddish for Aylan
Affirmations for courage
When I Forget I Am Strong
“We walk in fear, in doubt, in uncertainty, / so why do we even bother to pray?”
Why Bother to Pray?

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