Gebet für diejenigen, die Gottesdienste an den Hohen Feiertagen leiten | Prayer for Those Who Lead High Holy Day Services, by Lior Bar-Ami

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21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., German vernacular prayer, חזנות ḥazzanut, prayers of the shaliaḥ tsibbur, רשויות reshuyot

Source (German)	Translation (English)
Unendliche Quelle des Mitgefühls und der Weisheit, an diesem heiligsten aller Tage stehen wir voller Ehrfurcht und Respekt vor Deiner erhabenen Gegenwart, demütig durch die Größe Deines Seins.	Infinite Wellspring of Compassion and Wisdom, On this most sacred of days, we stand before You in awe and reverence, humbled by the magnitude of Your presence.
Gib mir die Kraft und Weisheit, diese Gemeinde mit Anmut und klarem Urteilsvermögen zu leiten. Mögen meine Worte ein Kanal für Dein grenzenloses Licht sein und die Herzen derer berühren, die sich hier versammelt haben, um Trost, Weisheit und Erneuerung zu suchen.	Grant me the strength and wisdom to lead this congregation with grace and discernment. May my words be a conduit for Your boundless light, touching the souls of those who have gathered here, seeking solace, wisdom, and renewal.
Während wir in Einkehr und Reue zusammenkommen, möge Dein Geist durch diesen heiligen Raum fließen und uns Deinen ewigen Wahrheiten näher bringen. Schenke uns die Stärke, uns unseren eigenen Schwächen zu stellen, und die Gnade, die Möglichkeit der Verwandlung zu akzeptieren.	As we join together in reflection and repentance, may Your spirit flow through this sacred space, knitting us closer to Your eternal truths. Grant us the strength to confront our shortcomings and the grace to embrace the promise of transformation.
Segne diese Gemeinde mit einem tiefen Gefühl der Einheit und Harmonie, damit wir als entschlossene Gemeinde vor Dir stehen können, standhaft in unserer Hingabe an den Weg der Gerechtigkeit.	Bless this congregation with a profound sense of unity and harmony, so that we may stand before You as a resolute community, steadfast in our devotion to the path of righteousness.
In diesem heiligen Augenblick vertraue ich auf Dich, Gott, und bitte darum, dass Deine göttliche Weisheit durch meine Worte und Taten fließen möge. Führe mich auf dieser heiligen Reise, denn in Deiner Barmherzigkeit finde ich Trost, und in Deiner Weisheit finde ich Führung. Mögen meine Worte eine Quelle der Inspiration sein und Heilung und Trost bringen.	In this hallowed moment, I place my trust in You, O God, and ask for Your divine wisdom to flow through my words and actions. Guide me on this sacred journey, for in Your mercy, I find solace and in Your wisdom, I find guidance. May my words be a wellspring of inspiration, bringing healing and comfort.

This prayer by Lior bar-Ami for the ḥazzan of services during the Yamim Noraim (days of awe) was first offered in German and English in 2020. In addition to titles in German and English, the prayer also included a Hebrew title, “תְּפִלָּה לִשְׁלִיחֵי וּשְׁלִיחוֹת הַצִּבּוּר בַּיָּמִים הַנּוֹרָאִים.

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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