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

Thinking About My Funeral

My friends will stand // among the trees // saying Kaddish.

death, eco-friendly, kaddish, roots, trees

Shevat

At sunset the oryx finds water inside shrubs. // Magician of the desert, it links its straight horns to the sky.

almond trees, dreams, Shevat, trees, tu b'shvat

Prayers for the Planet

Maggid Eli Andrew Ramer shares a variety of new prayers including a Kaddish and Vidui for the planet.

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