Gebet für ein Rabbinisches Suchkomitee | Prayer for a Rabbinic Search Committee, by Lior Bar-Ami

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Source (German)	Translation (English)
Gott, unsere ewige Quelle der Weisheit und Führung, Wir, die Mitglieder dieses heiligen rabbinischen Suchkomitees, suchen in unserem Streben Deine göttliche Führung und Erleuchtung. Wir treten demütig vor Dich und sind uns der Bürde unserer Verantwortung bewusst.	O God, our eternal source of wisdom and guidance, We, the members of this sacred rabbinical search committee, Seek Your divine guidance and illumination in our pursuit. We humbly come before You, recognizing the weight of our responsibility.
Schenke uns die Weisheit, die Qualitäten zu erkennen, nach denen wir suchen – einen Rabbiner oder Rabbinerin, die unsere Gemeinde mit Liebe nährt und leitet. Mögen ihre Lehren im reichen Teppich unserer Tradition verwurzelt sein und uns dazu inspirieren, unsere Verbindung mit Dir und untereinander zu vertiefen.	Grant us the wisdom to recognize the qualities we seek, A rabbi who will nurture and guide our congregation with love. May their teachings be rooted in the rich tapestry of our tradition, Inspiring us to deepen our connection with You and each other.
Wir beten für einen Rabbiner oder eine Rabbinerin, der mit Demut und Integrität führt und die Werte der Gerechtigkeit, Mitgefühl und Frieden verkörpert. Mögen ihre Worte eine Quelle des Trostes und der Heilung sein und ihre Taten uns dazu inspirieren, ein Leben in Gerechtigkeit zu führen.	We pray for a rabbi who leads with humility and integrity, One who embodies the values of justice, compassion, and peace. May their words be a source of comfort and healing, And their actions inspire us to live lives of righteousness.
Leite uns dabei, die Talente und Fähigkeiten zu erkennen, die für das Wachstum, das Lernen und die spirituelle Bereicherung unserer Gemeinde erforderlich sind. Schenke uns die Klarheit, die einzigartigen Gaben und Erfahrungen zu erkennen, die unseren Rabbiner oder unsere Rabbinerin befähigen, mit Einzelnen und Familien in Kontakt zu treten.	Guide us to discern the talents and skills needed, For our community’s growth, learning, and spiritual enrichment. Grant us the clarity to recognize the unique gifts and experiences, That will empower our rabbi to connect with individuals and families.
Fülle unsere Herzen mit Mitgefühl, Empathie und Verständnis, während wir Lebensläufe lesen, an Interviews teilnehmen und nachdenken. Mögen unsere Entscheidungen von Deiner göttlichen Weisheit geleitet werden und uns als Gemeinde auf diesem gemeinsamen Weg vereinen.	As we review resumes, engage in interviews, and deliberate, Fill our hearts with compassion, empathy, and understanding. May our decisions be guided by Your divine wisdom, Uniting us as a congregation in this shared journey.
Segne unser Suchkomitee mit Harmonie und Einigkeit. Mögen unsere gemeinsamen Bemühungen von Deiner heiligen Gegenwart durchdrungen sein. Führe uns zu einem Rabbiner oder einer Rabbinerin, der uns als Stütze dienen wird, mitfühlende Hütenden, die uns in eine lebendige Zukunft führen.	Bless our search committee with harmony and unity, May our collective efforts be infused with Your holy presence. Guide us to a rabbi who will serve as a pillar of support, A compassionate shepherd, leading us toward a vibrant future.
In Vertrauen auf Deine Vorsehung und Gnade sprechen wir dieses Gebet und glauben, dass Du uns zu dem für unsere Gemeinde bestimmten Rabbiner oder der bestimmten Rabbinerin führen wirst. Möge unsere Suche mit Erfolg gesegnet sein und unsere Gemeinde gedeihen, während wir weiterhin unsere heilige Aufgabe in Deinem Namen erfüllen.	With trust in Your providence and grace, we offer this prayer, Believing that You will guide us to the rabbi destined for our community. May our search be blessed with success, and our congregation thrive, As we continue to fulfill our sacred mission in Your name.

This prayer by Lior bar-Ami for a synagogue congregation’s Rabbinic Search Committee was first offered in German and English in 2020. In addition to titles in German and English, the prayer also included a Hebrew title, “תפילה לוועדת חיפוש רב או רבה.

Lior Bar-Ami

Lior Bar-Ami is a Jewish writer and liturgical creator based in Europe. Ordained in 2016 at the Abraham Geiger College in Berlin, he previously served in rabbinic roles in France and Austria. He no longer works as a rabbi and does not identify as religious. His work has evolved toward a humanistic and spiritual expression of Jewish life, creating contemporary liturgy that centers shared humanity, ethical responsibility, memory, and solidarity. His texts seek to open reflective spaces across traditions — grounded in Jewish language and experience, yet not confined to religious doctrine.

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Gebet für ein Rabbinisches Suchkomitee | Prayer for a Rabbinic Search Committee, by Lior Bar-Ami

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