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Rosh HaShanah Blessings: On Apples and Honey to Celebrate the New Year
Pick up a slice of apple, dip it in honey, and say:
Kindling the Lights of Peace: A Meditation for Shabbat Candle-Lighting
After lighting the Sabbath candles,
many people wave their hands in a circular motion three times
and bring their hands to their face when finished.
A beautiful interpretation of this practice
is that it helps us bring the light and peace of Shabbat
into our neshamahs, our homes, and our families.
Shabbat Conclusion: Havdalah Blessings
The Havdalah service marks the separation between the end of Shabbat and the new week.
Yom Kippur Blessings: For Starting Observance of the Day
On Yom Kippur, we share a holiday meal called seudat mafseket, the concluding meal before the fast begins. We begin the meal with haMotzi, the blessing over the challah
A Prayer for Those Affected by Fire
Our God and God of our fathers and mothers,
As the flames burn, wreaking havoc upon our forests, our homes, our fire fighters,
our sense of security,
We turn to You for comfort and support.
Readings on Fire
It is written in Deuteronomy 12:6-7:
There you are to bring your burnt offerings and other sacrifices,
your tithes and contributions,