[Prayer] After the Epidemic, by Rabbi Abraham Cronbach (ca. 1920)

Source Link: https://opensiddur.org/?p=54799

Date: 2024-03-15

Last Updated: 2024-03-15

Categories: Epidemics & Pandemics

Tags: 1918-1920 influenza pandemic, 20th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer

Excerpt: This prayer for "After the Epidemic [of 1918]" by Rabbi Abraham Cronbach is found in his, Prayers of the Jewish Advance (1924), on page 127. . . .

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	We thank Thee, O Father, that Thou hast preserved us through the days of trial and danger.
	Hold fast our hearts, dear Lord, that health and peace and victory may, no less than sickness, war and defeat, bind us with bonds of love unto Thee. Amen.

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This prayer for “After the Epidemic [of 1918]” by Rabbi Abraham Cronbach is found in his, Prayers of the Jewish Advance (1924), on page 127.

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Contributor: Aharon N. Varady (editing/transcription)

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  Name: Aharon N. Varady (editing/transcription)
  Bio: Aharon Varady (M.A.J.Ed./JTSA Davidson) is a volunteer transcriber for the Open Siddur Project. If you find any mistakes in his transcriptions, please let him know. Shgiyot mi yavin; Ministarot naqeni שְׁגִיאוֹת מִי־יָבִין; מִנִּסְתָּרוֹת נַקֵּנִי "Who can know all one's flaws? From hidden errors, correct me" (Psalms 19:13). If you'd like to directly support his work, please consider donating via his Patreon account. (Varady also translates prayers and contributes his own original work besides serving as the primary shammes of the Open Siddur Project and its website, opensiddur.org.)
  Website: https://aharon.varady.net
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  Name: Abraham Cronbach
  Bio: Abraham Cronbach (February 15, 1882 – April 2, 1965) was a Reform movement rabbi in the United States, a teacher, and a leader and activist for Jewish pacifism. He served as a rabbi for congregations in Indiana, Ohio, and New York. Cronbach was one of the founders of the Peace Heroes Memorial Society and a co-founder of the Jewish Peace Fellowship.
  Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Cronbach
  Profile Link: https://opensiddur.org/profile/abraham-cronbach

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Title: The_River’s_End_(1920)_-_15
Caption: Opening of the film The River's End (1920) showing at Tally's Kinema Theater in Los Angeles, California, on page 53 of the April 10, 1920.