Lamentation from Both Sides of the Fence
On a bus-stop bench in my Jerusalem neighborhood this morning, a couple in Muslim garb spoke softly to each other. On the same bench, an ultra-Orthodox…
Read articleFor Aleppo and Syria
In a vicious and cruel civil war, Aleppo has become a symbol of suffering and brutality, along with thousands upon thousands of Syrian refugees. This prayer…
Read articleFor Syria
This is a prayer for the people of Syria. According to CNN, “…more than 10,000 people have been killed since the Syrian crisis began in March…
Read articleFreedom and Liberation
As the U.S. celebration of the 4th of July kicks into gear, here’s a prayer for freedom and liberation for people of all nations. It comes…
Read articleFor Libya
This is a prayer for the people of Libya so that the Arab Spring will herald a new era of safety and prosperity for all people, peace and…
Read articleAgainst Tyranny
This is a prayer for the end of tyrannical rule. To listen while you read, click on the triangle in the bar below. The text follows. …
Read articleFor Egypt
As Egypt faces monumental change, here’s a prayer for the nation, its people and the world. To listen as you read, click on the triangle in the bar below. The text…
Read articleFor Peace in the Middle East
This is a prayer about remembering. Yes, it is a prayer for peace, but it is about remembering. What have we forgotten? Jews and Muslims, Palestinians…
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