Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, Congregation Bnai Tzedek, Potomac, MD, Senate prayer, Feb. 6, 1996
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Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, Congregation Bnai Tzedek, Potomac, MD, Senate prayer, Feb. 6, 1996
Rabbi Transcript:
As we gather together in this hallowed Hall and sacred institution, we pray dear God for guidance and wisdom, for temperance and prudence. May this body's quest for justice be tempered by mercy and compassion. May those who have been chosen to serve this great Nation be imbued with the sense of awe and humility which will enable them to execute their duties with decency, dignity, and sanctity. May their actions, deliberations, and decisions be made with the recognition that all are created in the image of the Almighty. May they be guided by the ethics and ethos of the treasured teachings and eternal words of wisdom which have inspired people throughout the ages. In that spirit, we note that this time of year is referred to on the Jewish calendar as Tu B'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. Since ancient times, this day, in the dead of winter, serves to remind us of the human responsibility to care for the Earth, affirms the importance of planting trees, and thus asserts the intricate relationship between humanity and the environment in which we live.
And so, may we be inspired by the custom of planting trees this season, and of the concept of recognizing the importance of giving back to the Earth. May we be inspired by the work of the Jewish National Fund and by those who have contributed to this effort which has helped to bring this message to people throughout this Nation and who have planted trees and forests throughout the land of Israel. May we learn to plant at all seasons. May we plant seeds of goodness and kindness, of virtue and benevolence. In so doing, may we sow the seeds of a just and reverent society. May our deeds be like trees--firmly rooted and giving much nourishment and sustenance. May we be touched by the Jewish tradition's teachings which likens trees to wisdom and life itself; so too may we bring that message to others. Let us say amen.
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