The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah
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April 26, 2023
As Yom Ha’atzmaut concludes - for Israel’s 75 years
God of all the earth,
Guide of our people’s journeys
Through these many centuries,
Be with us as we dedicate ourselves to sustaining our heritage
And enriching our lives
Wherever we dwell,
Whether it be here where we reside
Or in other communities across the globe
And in the land of Zion and Jerusalem.
We pray for the brightness of your wisdom
to shine upon us on our best days
And we seek the light of your love at times when we stumble,
When our focus becomes too narrow
When our eyes and ears fail to see and hear
The people around us
With whom we could establish partnership, cooperation and understanding.
Teach us to carefully use power in a way that engenders freedom
And encourages the pursuit of fairness and justice.
Instill in our leaders and in us
a sense of responsibility for all that we do
So that we will choose every course of action with care.
May our contributions to the human family
Be a source of pride
And a beacon of hope.
With each night
And every morning,
May the sun, moon and stars illuminate the holiness within us
And may Your Oneness bring us together
To dispel hatred
To eliminate despair.
And to foster peace in the heart of everyone in our world.
