O Holy One,
Creator of all Living Creatures,
Our hearts
are broken after the carnage and devastation of Orlando.
Fifty
innocent people murdered and countless others injured.
They
gathered to dance, to sing, to gather with friends.
This was a place
of refuge, where they could be true to themselves.
Yet, hatred
darkened our world, storm clouds blocked the joyful sun.
Lesbian,
Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender young people,
murdered for
who they are and who they love.
A month of
pride, so full of celebration, now dampened under clouds.
Long ago,
our world was darkened by a flood of water.
Storms
brewed and the sun’s soft glow seemed a distant memory.
When all
hope seemed lost, You provided a most magnificent gift: an array of vibrant color.
The rainbow symbolizes
the fight for LGBT Equality.
The rainbow
represents pride in our identities.
The rainbow
reminds us of the everlasting covenant between you and all living creatures.
As the storm
clouds continue to blow, may sunlight make its entrance.
May the bow
in the sky break down barriers of the unknown.
May its
vibrant palette remind us that love can conquer all hate.
May its
beautiful colors remind us that each of us are created in your image, each of
us are holy, sacred, and special. Amen
what is a jewish passover?
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Passover is the Jewish holiday that remembers the Jewish people's liberation from Pharaoh many thousands of years ago. During Passover, Jews around the world gather at their homes for a seder (a Passover meal) that recounts our journey from slavery to freedom. We eat special foods and recite prayers that allow us remember that we were once slaves in Egypt, but now we are free.
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www.myjewishlearning.com/article/passover-pesach/