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Source of Life, Creator of Justice, We turn to You on this day of awareness and action. With hearts open to the pain of the world, we cry out for an end to violence, Against women of all identities, bodies, and paths, For they are Your creations, reflections of the divine. | |
Blessed are those who rise with courage, To speak their truths, to demand dignity, To reclaim the safety that is their birthright. Strengthen their voices, and may we listen. Give us the wisdom to dismantle the systems That perpetuate harm, silence, and fear. | |
We remember those who have been silenced, Their light dimmed by the cruelty of others. May their memory be a blessing and a call to action. We honor those who survive, Bearing scars that remind us of both pain and resilience. May they know healing, support, and peace. | |
May all women—cisgender, transgender, nonbinary— Know the sanctity of their lives, The holiness of their choices, The beauty of their being. | |
Help us, O Source of Compassion, To root out the seeds of violence within ourselves and our communities. Guide us to teach our children paths of empathy and respect, That a new generation may rise to build a world of safety, Justice, and shalom. | |
Blessed are You, Eternal Presence,/span>, Who infuses us with strength to pursue tsedeq, And who calls us to protect and honor the sanctity of all lives. |
Rabbi Lior Bar-Ami’s prayer for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was first published on their Facebook page, 25 November 2024.
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