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.
- Secular Holidays
- Tefilah (Prayer)
- Jewish Peoplehood
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Teen Engagement
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In the spirit of the tradition of blessing our children, we have created a prayer with the Four Children in mind.
Congregation Kol Ami White Plains, NY. Mesorah (tradition) is a choice-based model for 7th-12th graders that includes CORE learning and hands-on, experiential, project-based learning electives.
Temple Israel Center White Plains, NY. This model encourages full-time educators to go beyond the classroom by engaging learners at the synagogue, in their homes, as well as, in the community.