Eternal
God,
Be
with us on this night as we gather as one community
Seeking
holiness, forging understanding,
Engendering
shared vision,
Maintaining
ancient values which you inspire us to make new every day.
Bless
us all:
Leaders
and members,
Teachers
and students,
Grandparents
and parents and children,
Volunteers,
partners, and friends.
Help
us find guidance from our tradition:
In
the imagination and trailblazing of Abraham and Sarah;
In
the vision of Jacob who became Israel;
In
the insight of Joseph;
In
the humility of Moses;
In
the spirit and song of Miriam;
In
the judgment and leadership of Deborah;
In
the courage of David;
In
the wisdom of Solomon;
In
the compassion of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Micah and our prophets;
In
the collegiality of the rabbis as we study with and learn from one another;
In
the commitment of Ruth to a people she made her own.
Remind
us of the opportunities we have to celebrate
Our
accomplishments,
Our
ingenuity,
Our
determination,
Our
creativity,
Our
openness,
Our
diversity,
Our
hard-won commonality,
Our
enduring hope,
Our
success,
And
our triumphs after overcoming conflict or challenge.
May
all we have done this year lead us to
Greater
vision,
Deepened
insight,
Personal
and communal growth,
And
a recognition of the holiness that is all around us and inside of us
As
You, Eternal One, walk with us along the way.
May
the steps we take bring us blessing and peace now and in the years to
come.
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