A prayer-poem I wrote after reading and listening to the stories being uncovered now, some being told for the first time. When the truth is revealed, healing can begin. It's not always easy to listen, but we all need to develop the courage to keep opening up, sharing, and listening. The process includes healing the parts of ourselves closed down because we Continue Reading
prayer-poem #metoo
Blessed are those who reveal painful truths, and blessed are those who bear witness. Blessed are those whose unspoken story simmers underneath, affecting some parts of life, or coloring everything. May our hearts be large enough to hold them all. Let us make each community a tapestry woven with honesty, a Continue Reading
healing prayer #MeToo
Strengthen those who finally speak up, Create safety for stories to emerge, Embolden our community to examine itself, Shine the light on abusive power, Commit to holiness in every relationship, No matter how small the interaction, Holy holy holy, may we be. Rabbi Jill Berkson Zimmerman Continue Reading