After Israeli Elections, 2022
The rise of far right wing, nationalist, extremist leaders in Israel’s politics and new government is frightening. This prayer, written yesterday for the leadership and Rabbinic…
Read articleFor Wisdom During Israel’s Elections – 2022
This week we will go to the polls in Israel. I’m reposting two prayers for wisdom of the electorate, updated to reflect the rising tide of…
Read articleFor the Return of Peace
As an Israeli-American, I hold sorrow and fear for both my nations, and all the earth. This is a prayer for G-d to restore peace and…
Read articleThree Meditations for Tu B’Shvat
Here are three meditations for Tu B’Shvat. It’s also called Rosh HaShanah La’Ilanot, the ‘New Year of the Trees,’ which begins Wednesday evening, Jan. 27, 2021.…
Read articleOrchid, Cedar and Date Palm
A simple meditation inspired by nature. Israel is home to roughly 30 varieties of wild orchids. I took this photo of a pyramidal orchid — בן-סחלב…
Read articleLet’s Hike Together in Israel
I wrote this meditation — “On the Trail” — after 17 days thru-hiking and mountaineering on Mount Rainier. In Israel, I’m still an avid hiker. So……
Read articleYou of Blood and Venom: A Prayer of the Jewish People
A prayer against the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world. This prayer is a declaration that the Jewish people will survive. The…
Read articleJew against Jew, Revised
This is a prayer for Jews to love each other and not to commit acts of violence against one another. It is part lament and part…
Read articlePrayers for Shira and Pride
Here are two prayers posted for Jerusalem Pride. “Pride Wins” is in memory of 16-year-old Shira Banki, murdered at Jerusalem’s 2015 Pride Parade by an ultra-Orthodox Jewish…
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