After News of a Clean Biopsy
The results of my third prostate biopsy brought good news yesterday evening, a clean report. This is a quick prayer to be said after receiving the news…
Read articleTo a Spouse/Partner on Diagnosis with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease
How painful is it to know that you’ll slowly lose your memories, your personality, your understanding of who you are in this world? And how painful…
Read articleKick Me, Please!
There was once a little boy who loved to pray. He now writes prayers. Me. I’ve written a book called Jewish Prayers of Hope and Healing.…
Read articleBind and Wrap
Wearing talit and teffilin—Jewish sacred garments—has been described as a metaphor for the love between G-d and Israel. This prayer/poem reflects that metaphor. The first stanza represents Israel’s…
Read articleWhen a High-Risk Pregnancy is Confirmed (men)
This is a prayer to be said by a man whose partner has a high-risk pregnancy. It is the companion prayer to “When a High-Risk Pregnancy…
Read articleBreisheit: This is the Place
Beauty and holiness are everywhere. Here. Now. This prayer dreams of messianic times, while making the bold assertion that holiness is already here, that holiness is already…
Read articleAfter the Washington Navy Yard Shootings
This is a prayer of mourning and consolation in memory of the victims of the Washington Navy Shipyard shootings and supporting their families. Unfortunately, there are now…
Read articleWaiting for a Pre-Diagnosis Biopsy and Results
Last week I had my third prostate biopsy. The waiting begins again. I’ve heard the phrase “you’re too young for these numbers” about my PSA in every possible…
Read articleWar on Yom Kippur, 40 Years Later
Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, a surprise attack on two major fronts on the holiest day of the Jewish year. Here’s a two-prayer liturgy…
Read articleRemembering 9-11 Survivors
To honor their journey, here’s my prayer “For 9-11 Survivors.” Looking for a photo to go with this prayer was painful. I can’t imagine what the anniversary is…
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