ת ו ד ח א ה ד ו ס
י Foundation of Oneness , Your children seek connection with You and with our heritage . When minds and hearts 9 disagree , show us that our unity is not threatened by unbridgeable political rifts .
ו נ ל י צ מ ו נ ע י ש ו
מ Our savior and protector , 10 We are adrift between uncertainty and faith . 11 Embolden the Jewish People to find strength in You and meaning in our trials .
ל כ ה ה נ ו ק
ו Creator of everything , 12 Allow our hands to build bridges and our words to bring about healing . Help us to build a community of holiness , fairness , and kindness .
ח צ
נ Timeless Presence , We call upon our Eternal relationship 13 with You , O God . May the merits of our ancestors provide roots to our present and hope for what is yet to come .
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1 Chronicles 22:19
10
2 Samuel 22:32
11
Job 42:3
12
The Amidah , Avot
13
Jeremiah 31:3 , cited in the first blessing before Keri ’ at Shema in Ma ’ ariv
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