We Have a Dream
Standing here at this sacred hour We plead to dream together:
Hear Our Prayer: For the Women of the Wall
It is not the sound of triumph Or the sound of the melody of defeat It is the sound of song that I hear.
Prayer for Peace: For the People of the Middle East
This prayer for peace, a prayer for a better world, is remarkably hopeful, an attempt to look for a future that seems difficult to reach at best, impossible to imagine at worst: a future of complete peace in the Middle East for all nations and all peoples.
A Prayer for Flood-filled Days
The flood waters came, wreaking havoc upon our cities, our homes, our rescue workers, our sense of security, And we turn to You for comfort and support. Help us to differentiate between floods of destruction and down-pouring of Your love and comfort.
Memorial Prayer for First Responders
God of the selfless, God of the strong and the brave, Grant a perfect rest among the souls of the righteous
Remembering From Where We Come: A Prayer for the LGBT Community
This piece of liturgy was originally written for the interfaith prayer service held prior to Los Angeles Pride Parade.The prayer memorializes those who have employed the various ways individuals can and have made a difference in promoting justice for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
A Blessing for Going Off to Summer Camp
Every year we venture back to the place we were before And though our lives may differ we share a bond forever more All year we sit in classrooms and we have to wonder why Our summers are so special at OSRUI.
A Prayer for Memorial Day
Our God, God of our ancestors, we thank you for the numerous blessings you have bestowed upon our nation. Out of the many nations of the world, our country has been blessed with a singular opportunity - to demonstrate how peoples of many faiths and heritages can live side by side, and enrich one another's lives through friendship and the sharing of our unique traditions.
Prayer After the Tornado
G-d beyond my understanding, The sky has turned violent, Crushing homes and lives, Upending dreams, Toppling the foundations of hope and sustenance.
For Terror Survivors
God of the survivor, God of the mourner and the witness, Grant solace and peace to those still held by physical, emotional, and spiritual distress from acts of terror.