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

Interpretive translation of second paragraph of the Shema

And If You Listen Closely: The Overlooked Paragraph of the Shema

“Help us hear the pulsating song of the world”

Prayer for the Cicadas

“Each seventeen years, the Creator rejoices”

 
Cicada Psalm (2004–2021)

“The 17-year-cicada knows nothing / of this mess we’ve made”

Prayer for the 17-Year Cicadas

“The One who has the power to grant life / Gives to us what we cannot give to ourselves.”

 
A Day in the Life of a Daffodil: Tiferet Sh’B’Hesed

“We are each given exactly one chance to be”

Every Tree Was Once a Seed

“Never let us forget/our sacred responsibility/to ensure that all are housed”

Prayer for Homeless Persons Memorial Day

“All life on Earth depends on Interbreathing”

I Can’t Breathe / We Can’t Breathe / Earth Can’t Breathe

“I jump and splash, everything is very good”

On the Fifth Day

In awe of the majestic beauty of nature

My Heart is Before You

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Count On Telling Your Story: A Ritualwell In-Person Immersion

Join us for Count On Telling Your Story: A Ritualwell In-Person Immersion on Sunday, June 9th. Mix and mingle with old and new friends, enjoy delicious kosher-vegetarian food and engage in a variety of creative, thought-provoking sessions exploring rituals, writing, and art.

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