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Secular Holidays

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Secular holidays give us the chance to widen our communities of celebration. We can join with other Americans for prayer, introspection or community service, as we observe holidays that connect us to each other. We can also interpret these holidays in a Jewish context, understanding them in light of the texts and experiences of our people.

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Blessing for hope and empowerment especially on Election Day

A group of people raising their hands joyfully in a bright room.

MLK’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech set to Haftarah trope

A man in a suit speaks into multiple microphones, surrounded by others outdoors.

Prayer for our country

Aerial view of a vast harvested field with scattered hay bales, bordered by distant mountains under a clear sky.

God is good and good things happen

a family enjoys a Thanksgiving meal

Is there holiness in the bounty that breaks and bereaves?

a person is crossing off days on a paper calendar

The rainbow spirit inside of you has been lighting up the world ever since the day you were born

woman smiling with the wind blowing her hair

A memorial prayer for Native Americans

A girl sitting on a large tree branch, surrounded by a foggy forest landscape.

Blessing for Labour Day

People holding a Justice sign during a rally near a large white building.

Reflection on the father-daughter relationship between Amram and Miriam

Person with long hair stands in front of graffiti-covered wall, surrounded by greenery.

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