https://opensiddur.org/?p=29989Blessing for Rosh Ḥodesh Shevat, by Kohenet Ilana Joy Streit2020-02-05 16:37:14A blessing for announcing the new moon of Shevat, for Rosh Ḥodesh Shevat, and for the whole month.Textthe Open Siddur ProjectIlana StreitIlana Streithttps://opensiddur.org/copyright-policy/Ilana Streithttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Rosh haShanah la-Ilanot (Tu biShvat)Rosh Ḥodesh Shəvat (שְׁבָט)English vernacular prayerTrees21st century C.E.58th century A.M.Prayers as poems
A blessing for announcing the new moon of Shevat, for Rosh Ḥodesh Shevat, and for the whole month.
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the sap
is considering rising
the snow
is considering falling
and here we are
between the two
may the rising sap
be woven into us
may it enter
our bloodstream
may the light from the sun
reflected off of bare branches
enter into our eyes
and from our eyes
to our visions and prayers
and then to vibrant waters
and a peaceful Jerusalem
may we be the trees
that we have been waiting for
may it be a month
of rising and falling
and being held and beheld
touching the roots of our sorrow
blessing the roots of our redemption
may we be the trees
that we have been waiting for
may the Third Temple
be an altar
of words and grieving and joyful dancing
at town squares everywhere
Weaver of Blessings: poet, liturgist, singer-songwriter.Interpretive, radical, earthy, feminist.Based in Greater Boston, MA.You can see and hear more of Ilana's creative work on her Patreon page. Or to make a one-time contribution, Venmo (@Ilana-Streit).
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