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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

“We ask Your protection for Ukraine and its citizens”

Ukrainian flag waving against a dramatic sky and forest silhouette at sunset.

“It is the middle of the night and I am awake”

 

Silhouette of a person sitting in a dimly lit room, facing a window with soft, natural light coming in.

“We see you. We hold you.”

People in a subway station sit on a bench under a large wall medallion, wearing masks and using phones.

“there is a space between / flags and fireworks”

Historic building with a tall clock tower under a dramatic sky at sunset, surrounded by a grassy area.

“We are commanded not to harm ourselves, because for some of us that is a struggle.”

Silhouette of a woman with her head down, sitting and embracing her knees in a dimly lit setting.

“Help us to find holiness in this time”

Person resting in a hospital bed, with an IV drip attached and medical equipment nearby.

For Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and the people of Colleyville, Texas

Blue-green glass shard among smooth, gray stones, with shadows from overhead leaves.

“It has been set before me to choose, the curse or the blessing”

A persons eye reflected in a small mirror fragment held up against a blurred outdoor background.
A ritual of transition between what was and what will be in order to mark a new chapter in life.
 
Close-up of a lit candle in a brass holder, surrounded by a warm, dimly lit ambiance.

“Who will find me worthy, if not You?”

A person stands in a field, looking up at a vibrant sunset sky with dramatic clouds.

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