Perhaps beauty can
soothe our spirits.
Perhaps moments of joy
can give us strength.
Rejoice in life’s goodness.
Delight in earth’s abundance.
Sing, celebrate, and give thanks.
Let us find strength and sustenance from making our voices heard.
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Let us place in the rosh (head) of this New Year
our fierce determination and unwavering devotion
to rebuild this shattered and beautiful world with love.
Enter and take your place as creatures,
here in relationship with all.
As you go out, notice the challenges of being human.
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May Elul guide us with gentle care.
May this season renew our hope and devotion.
As we enter the month of Elul,
may we see the blessings and the affliction of these times
and may we choose to act with love, courage and devotion
for the benefit of all.
May we be diligent in in our practice for the sake of each other and all life.
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May we be diligent in in our practice for the sake of each other and all life.
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May our broken hearts find comfort,
May our grieving souls know love.
I find a dedicated compassion practice always helpful, especially in troubling time.
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As we move through this time, may we allow ourselves to be with the grief that arises from all we love.
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Here in the Hebrew month of Tammuz, I return again to this teaching I have shared before. I hope it is helpful in these turbulent times.
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In the wake of the Senate’s appalling vote, here is a psalm for July 4th, which feels like a day to mourn and to rise.
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During these very challenging times, I need practices to help me hold my sorrow, quiet my fear and uproot the hatred growing on my heart.
May we rise together strong, able and loving.
To the Composer of Eternity
To the Beloved
A Song from the Waters
Let us honor the Torah that has been inscribed upon our hearts.
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We arrive together in this seventh week of the Omer, Shechina/Malchut.
May we bow in awe and rise bold and courageous together,
A magnificent force, shining Divine Light for healing, transformation,
For justice and peace.