Jewish Relationships Initiative

Category: Prayer

  • Shabbat Shalom

    Kalania- from a live event.

    Some music to help us prepare for Shabbat.

    I am praying for an end to hostilities and for the safety of all the people.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • Juneteenth

  • A Prayer for Peace for Shabbat

    May the Almighty grant the leadership of all communities the wisdom to navigate the complex and challenging space they inhabit. Threats of annihilation and destruction must yield to peace for all who inhabit the region.

    We pray for the safety of the people who have suffered at the hands of hatred and violence. And hope that a new day will dawn when all will live in peace.

    Cain Yehi Ratzon.

  • Shabbat Shalom

    I Have a Voice by Elana Arian is a message we need to embrace, particularly in these turbulent times.

    Let’s listen to the next generation and the belief in their power.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • Shabbat Shalom

    Remembering a few of my favorite things is a guide through the turbulent times and a novel way to welcome Shabbat.  Enjoy this version by Ofir Ben-Shitrit.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • Shabbat Shalom

    We approach Shabbat with heavy hearts, mourning the loss of two young people, Sarah and Yaron.

    Sophie Milman performs Eli, Eli, the poem of Hannah Senesh.  May we find peace this Shabbat, for us and everyone.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • Baruch Dayan HaEmet

    We mourn the tragic deaths of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky

    murdered outside last night’s AJC event.

  • Shabbat Shalom

    Two of my favorites, Hazzan Harold and Caroline bring Lecha Dodi to life as we welcome Shabbat.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • Shabbat Shalom

    The Shvesters bring their talents to ‘Eli, Eli’ Hannah Szenes’ poem written in 1942.

    As we, too, struggle with the pain of war, we reach out in prayer, hoping for peace and an end to the suffering.  May it come soon.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • As we continue our trek from Egypt to Sinai, to Redemption and the gift of Torah,

    I am moved by ‘Redemption Song,’ knowing our story is sadly not ours alone and is still unfulfilled for too many.

    Last night we gathered for Yom HaShoah, the second while our people remain prisoners, held hostage.

    Wishing for Shabbat Shalom

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