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1:15Now Playing“When Rabbis Bless Congress: The Great American Story of Jewish Prayers on Capitol Hill" ... buy the new book here:
Blessing for the US House of Representatives
September 5, 2023
Rabbi Hannah Spiro was House guest chaplain today -- her fourth time. Only female rabbi with multiple appearances
Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Hill Havurah, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer:
"As the Jewish new year approaches, we ready ourselves for transitions and growth, beginnings and endings ... The core Jewish belief in viewing this entire season is that of return...
Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Hill Havurah, Washington, D.C., offered the
following prayer:
Creator of the universe, as the Jewish New Year approaches, we ready
ourselves for transitions and growth; beginnings and endings. We
anticipate repair, learning, and forward movement in our country, and
we prepare to handle challenges together.
The core Jewish belief imbuing this entire season is that of return.
It is the idea that we are all born pure and beautiful, and as we move
through our lives, we make mistakes or transgress, but every single
day, and every new year, we have the power to return to our best selves
through soul searching, healing, and making amends.
This new year, may each of us remember that potential within
ourselves. May we return to our best selves; and as we do, may we see
the beauty, inherent value, and possibility for positive change in all
those around us. Together, may we cocreate a sweet new year.
Amen.
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