Current Events

Prayer for wisdom in voting in the election

For Wisdom during Midterm Elections

Alden Solovy

God of Justice, Protector and Redeemer, Grant guidance to our nation As we select leaders To serve and to govern, The men and women who promise To bring prosperity to our land, The men and women who promise To protect our homes and our democracy.

Death and Mourning

Songs for Healing: Music to Listen to After Tragedy

Cantor Rosalie Will

The music of our Jewish tradition and others can bring us comfort and, at the same time, strengthen our resolve to continue to support one another.

After a Deadly Anti-Semitic Attack

Alden Solovy

This general-use prayer includes a fill-in-the-blank line so it can be used in the immediate aftermath of such an attack.

Current Events

Current Events

Jewish Resources for Coping with Acts of Terror and Violence

In the wake of senseless violence, we mourn, we come together, we offer words of condolence – and we ask how we can prevent these tragedies from happening again.

Photo of Temple Beth Shalom the brick synagogue in Puerto Rico damaged internally by Hurricane Maria and its floods

Current Events

How You Can Help Puerto Rico’s Devastated Reform Congregation

Kate Bigam Kaput

October 19, 2017

The situation in Puerto Rico remains dire, with basic living conditions and communications extremely challenged. The challenges and needs its residents face are many.