Israel at War - Prayers to Mark Ceremonies and Small Conversations with your Students
A compilation of prayers and texts to mark this moment with learners.
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A compilation of prayers and text from Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar & Educator in Residence, The Jewish Education Project.
Please note that not all of these prayers work for every environment or for every denomination. Different versions of the prayers, and translations are utilized by different denominations and communities. Please feel empowered to translate these prayers in the way that works for your educational environment.
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