Unity Prayer
Rabbi Noam E . Marans , AJC Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations
God , Creator of all , we pray for an America of the people , by the people , for the people , in all its religious , racial , and ethnic diversity , coming together in unity .
Our struggles to be free , inspired by the Exodus — at Plymouth Rock , toward Independence , for Civil Rights and enfranchisement — continue to inspire us .
We are heirs of many proud traditions that have known oppression and labored for liberation . We will not desist until all are redeemed .
Our religious traditions call upon us to emulate our God as healer , love our neighbor , do unto others as you would have them do unto you , and strive together towards good works .
At a time when hate is rising , we commit to modeling love .
When racism and antisemitism rear their ugly heads , we will show the better way , how light overcomes darkness and justice defeats evil .
We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality , tied in a single garment of destiny .
Yet there are those who would divide us , but we will not allow them to prevail .
We cherish and defend democracy and pluralism as bedrock foundations for America ’ s future .
We reject denigration and exclusion and embrace elevation and inclusion .
We pray that You , God , will be with us , as we join together in fixing the broken and fulfilling the promise of a healed world .
Turn us toward you , God , and we will return to You ; renew us on this day of Thanksgiving . Amen .
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