Prayer for the Sounding of the Shofar in Elul
for the Daily Minyan of the Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah on September 19, 2022
What are the sounds that we hear in the world around us
As we live each day?
The beating of our hearts
Our rhythmic breathing
Our footsteps as we rise every morning to engage in our work and
Our dedicated service
The wind moving through the trees
The birds singing to us their songs as they linger with us a little longer before the winter comes
The voices inside of us that move us to action
Our united chorus when we join together in prayer
The thoughtful guidance of teachers and parents and grandparents
The inquisitive responses of students and children
Expressions of support from family members and friends
Cries for help and assistance from people in need
The exhortations of prophets of past and present
Which urge us to meet the challenges posed
By declarations motivated by hatred and cruelty
Peaceful words that can lead us to tranquility and harmony.
May the sounds of the shofar in these days leading up
To the New Year
Bring more healing and more hope to all humanity.
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