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21st century C.E. —⟶ tag: 21st century C.E. Sorted Chronologically (old to new). Sort most recent first? A plea to not become numb in the face of overwhelming cruelty. . . . This prayer for planting was composed by Zeev Kainan for Tu biShvat (2018) for the Masorti Movement for Conservative Judaism in Israel. . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., ארץ ישראל Erets Yisrael, Masorti Movement, planting trees, Prayers for Planting, religious Zionist prayers, תחינות teḥinot, Trees, ישראל Yisrael Contributor(s): The familiar prayer for the State of Israel, which is more literally titled “a Prayer for Peace for the State” tefilah lish’lom hamedinah, was written in 1948 by Rabbi Yitsḥak haLevi Hertzog (edited by S.Y. Agnon) in what had up until then been Palestine, in a time of war. The state was under direct attack by the Arab armies, and there was little distinction between peace, survival, and victory. As we approach Israel’s 70th birthday, it is time to make such distinctions. Israel and the Jewish people live in a much more complex reality today, where the triumph of one political party or set of goals can radically change the outlook for peace, and the possibility of justice. In our time, praying for peace for the state of Israel mist include praying for the rectification of its relationships with neighboring countries and with the Palestinian people, some of whom are Israeli citizens, and most of whom are in some way under Israel’s control. This prayer assumes that the best reality for the Jewish state is also the best reality for all of her citizens and for everyone who lives “in the land,” no matter where they are in relation to the Green Line or Areas A, B and C. . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., all inhabitants, Israelis and Palestinians, Liberal Zionist Prayers, מדינת ישראל Medinat Yisrael, North America, the Occupation, Zionist Prayers Contributor(s): Rabbi David Dine Wirtschafter writes, “Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Marshall County, Kentucky who, now have joined an ever growing list of places to experience a mass shooting at a public school. We grieve for the families of the two teenagers who were killed. May the 18 others who were injured speedily recover from their wounds. These incidents are terrible no matter where they happen but there is something all the more unsettling when they occur so close to home.” . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., bloodshed, English vernacular prayer, Guns, Marshall County High School shooting, murder, North America, United States Contributor(s): Purim affirms Esther’s stand against official silencing, abuse of power, misogyny and anti-Semitism. At first an outsider, Queen Esther used her insider power to reveal and thwart official hatred that threatened Jewish life and safety. We celebrate one woman’s courageous cunning to right grievous wrongs within corrupt systems. The archetype of heroic woman standing against hatred continues to call out every society still wrestling with official misogyny, power abuses and silencing. For every official silencing and every threat to equality and freedom, may we all live the lesson of Esther and all who stand in her shoes: “Nevertheless, she persisted.” . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., Cantillated readings in English, civil rights, social justice, tropified texts, צדק צדק תרדוף tsedeq tsedeq tirdof, United States, Women's History Month Contributor(s): “The personal prayer of this shaliaḥ tsibbur” with a translation of the piyyut “Oḥilah la’El” was first published on Facebook by Yosef Goldman and shared through the Open Siddur Project via its Facebook discussion group. . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, חזנות ḥazzanut, כוונות kavvanot, Oḥilah la'El, Openers, Philadelphia, prayers of the shaliaḥ tsibbur, preparation, רשות reshut, סליחות səliḥot, זמן תשובה Zman teshuvah Contributor(s): On May 15th, 2018, Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg tweeted this blessing. . . . Categories: Tags: Contributor(s): Some thoughts on the ineffable divine name. . . . Rabbi Menachem Creditor first shared this prayer in the Open Siddur Project discussion group on Facebook, here. . . . “For Tisha be’Av: Our Cherished Litany of Loss” by Rabbi Menachem Creditor was first published on his website, here. . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, first person, ירושלם Jerusalem, Prayers as poems, תשובה teshuvah Contributor(s): “An Intention for the New Year (5779)” was first published by Rabbi Menachem Creditor online at his blog and shared with the Open Siddur Project through our Facebook discussion group. . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, North America, Prayers for the New Year, תקון tiqqun, United States, weariness Contributor(s): “Us and Them,” by Barbara Gish Scult was shared by Mel Scult via the Open Siddur Project discussion list on Facebook. . . . The Al Cheyt (literally meaning “For the sin…”) is a confessional litany recited on Yom Kippur. It is an alphabetical acrostic; each one of its verses starting with a successive letter of the aleph-beit, to represent not only the moral failings that are specifically enumerated there, but the fullness of every way in which we missed the mark in the previous year. . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., acrostic, על חטא Al Ḥeyt, Alphabetic Acrostic, communal confession, confession, paraliturgical Al Ḥet, paraliturgical vidui, וידוי vidui Contributor(s): The names of our ancestors reflect the diverse tapestry of experiences and cultures they encountered including the names of those who joined our families from neighboring people and regional societies. In giving and receiving Hebrew names, we honor the names of all our ancestors whose “names may be remembered for a blessing” (zekher livrakha). Of the ancestors mentioned in the mi sheberakh (“May the one who blessed our forefathers and foremothers…”), I wanted to make certain to include Mordekhai and Esther, names of figures distinguished in their being both native to their Diasporan roots (Marduk and Ishtar), as well as elevated by the heroic, brave action of their namesakes. If there are figures from the Tanakh that are important to you, that are a kesher (connection) between you and the identity contained within our stories, then please feel free to include them in your mi sheberakh. . . . Categories: Tags: Contributor(s): This is a poetic rendering of the sixth blessing (of the Sheva Brakhot/7 Blessings) for a wedding. It riffs off of themes and language in the Hebrew text of joy, love, and companionship, and invocations of the Garden of Eden, creation, and eternity. Written originally for the wedding of friends; I hope you’ll feel free to adapt and rework it however suits your needs! . . . The Bayit’s Tu BiShvat Seder Haggadah in PowerPoint presentation format was designed to be projected on a screen to save paper; accompanied by instructions for how to celebrate Tu BiShvat. . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., four worlds, neo-lurianic, North America, sap, saraf, two minute meditations Contributor(s): If it is a mitsvah to guard our lives and strengthen our bodies in service of our holy mission, then there should be a brakhah (blessing) before we start a session of vigorous activity; any excuse to add blessings to our day is a wonderful opportunity for personal growth! . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., all bodies, Gratitude, מודים Modim, North America, שמירת הגוף shmirat haguf, תחינות teḥinot Contributor(s): A mi sheberakh prayer by Rabbi Esteban Gottfried for the parents of students returning to school from their summer break. . . . A prayer to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-identifying folk before reading Parshat Aḥarei Mot (Leviticus 16:1–18:30) in the synagogue. . . . This vidui (confession), based on the traditional pattern of Yom Kipur confession, was written around 2011by Michal Talya and is used by several liberal communities in Israel. . . . Categories: Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., acknowledgment, על חטא Al Ḥeyt, confession, וידוי vidui, ישראל Yisrael Contributor(s): | ||
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