Posts tagged ‘end of life prayers’

Removing Life Support

A difficult prayer for a difficult moment. In classic Jewish tradition, this prayer includes a request for forgiveness from the one who is near death by…

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On the Day of My Death

In recent weeks, several individuals have asked for prayers for the experience dying. This is one of two new prayers in response to those requests. It’s…

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On Removing a Child’s Life Support (Clergy Version)

This is the clergy version of prayer written for a moment beyond imagination. It’s an adaption of “On Removing a Child’s Life Support.” The prayer is divided…

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Vayechi 5773: Near the End, A Meditation

“And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years; so the days of Jacob, the years of his life, were a hundred forty and seven…

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On Removing a Child’s Life Support

This is a difficult prayer for a difficult moment. A private moment. A moment no one should have to face. It’s for use by parents when removing the…

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Hospice Prayers

My family now has three cousins in hospice care, at various stages of disease. Thank you to all the professionals and volunteers who make hospice work.…

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