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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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A prayer in response to the 2016 United States presidential election

“This day the destiny of the nation lies in the hands of us, its citizens.”

“May the One who graces each person with knowledge… bless and protect the voters of this land”

A prayer for the 2016 presidential election

Oh G-d, give us the strength and wisdom to make it through this campaign season

After Election Day / will our voices still be seething? / will our minds still be heaving?

“We give thanks: for free and fair elections, for the 15th Amendment, for the 19th Amendment, for the Voting Rights Act…”

“Bless the souls of all who have died to save others”

“May their memories be sanctified with joy and love”

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