Juneteenth is an American holiday celebrating the end of slavery. This prayer reflects on the core story of the Jewish people — the Exodus from Egypt — which impels us to fight slavery everywhere. It celebrates the milestone of emancipation of Black American slaves, even as it acknowledges that there is much work still to do in pursing the American ideal and promise of justice and equality.
Educators might use this prayer as liturgy or as a text study and a conversation starter.
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Read and discuss a prayer written by Rabbi Moses Sofer (Chatam Sofer) and reflect on the power of prayer in difficult times.
In the spirit of the tradition of blessing our children, we have created a prayer with the Four Children in mind.