Posts tagged ‘compassion’

A Jewish Cleric’s Meditation for Self-Care

In what now seems like a premonition, Fall 2019 edition of The Reform Jewish Quarterly was dedicated to spiritual and mental wellness, including self-care in times…

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Quick Prayer for Compassion

Here’s another in my “Quick Prayer” series, short prayers focused on a particular topic. The last line includes a choice to use either Hebrew or English…

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The Details of Beauty

  A gift for Shabbat. A reminder. A reminder for those in sorrow and grief, those who are tired, numb and especially to those who’ve run…

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Lech Lecha 5774: For Service

In Lech Lecha, G-d tells Avram that he will be a blessing to humanity. “…and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be…

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For Compassion

This is a prayer about finding compassion for each other in service to G-d. To listen, click on the triangle in the bar below. The text…

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Small Moments

This prayer is about seeking the smallest moments of beauty and compassion. When we seek compassion, our souls bonds with the idea that it is an essential…

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For Service

A prayer about living a life of service. It appears in my book, Jewish Prayers of Hope and Healing. I have also selected it for use…

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Shavuot Prayers and Stories

Prayers and stories for Shavuot. To read them, click on the name of the prayer. Learning and Loving Torah “For the Gift of Torah Scholarship” – Giving thanks for Torah scholars…

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Omer, Week Seven: Malchut

Here’s a list of prayers for the themes of week seven of Counting the Omer: Malchut– Nobility, sovereignty, leadership. They’re listed in my suggested order, from day 43 at…

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Omer, Week Six: Yesod

Here’s a list of prayers for the themes of week six of Counting the Omer: Yesod– Foundation, bonding. They’re listed in my suggested order, from day 36 at the…

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