Preserving Creation

The wonders of God’s creation are all around us: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. But it is easy for us to take this bounty for granted—or worse, contribute to its destruction. It is our duty to tend to what has been given to us. These rituals and prayers remind us of the sacred nature of that task.

Latest Rituals

Wild Mikveh for Climate Grief

This Wild Mikveh honors climate grief and facilitates a transition into meaningful action.

climate change, climate crisis, grief, mikveh, water

Finding Our Connection

“Remind us that this world is on loan to us by future generations…”

animals, beauty, climate change, environment, wonder

Vermont Apple Trees at Tu B’Shvat

“Let light / reach all the places where blossoms would wantonly erupt…”

nature, trees, tu b'shvat, winter

A Bridge Unbroken Through Endless Time

“So as we save the scrolls from the fire’s roar, /we save ourselves and so much more.”

torah, wildfires

A Prayer for Wolves

This is a prayer to say when you see a wolf, hear a wolf, or, simply, are thinking about wolves.

animals, awe, wolf, wolves, wonder

Through the Flames

“To build again with love and grace and heal this wounded, sacred space.”

forest, hope, wildfires

A Blessing in the Face of Wildfires in Los Angeles

“For the earth that burns, may healing rains fall swiftly.”

climate crisis, fire, wildfire

Tell me

“We are here together. We survived the rain together. / It was not a deluge and no trees fell…”

Animal companions, climate crisis, earth, generations, survival

The Trees of the Talmud

“Only advice to plant first / and welcome the Messiah later…”

generations, trees

Bikkurim

“In the ripeness of the Ingathering, take of the seven species. / Shoulder your basket, golden or willow-green.”

environment, First Fruits, Seven species, torah