From Our Congregation: Blessings To Our Clergy, Teachers, and Staff During Qabbalat Shabbat on December 18, 2020, TI congregant Em Mueller delivered a blessing to our clergy, teachers, and staff, on behalf of the congregation. Her words inspired other congregants to submit reflections on how the clergy and staff have given hope and strength during this pandemic. Do you feel inspired? Share your thoughts with Emma Koblick at ekoblick@tisrael.org
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Blessed Holy One, Creator of us all, thank you for the light of our clergy and teachers and staff, who have worked as One to care for us during these dark days giving us hope and nourishing us, keeping us connected, caring for our building even though we're rarely there, mastering new technologies, answering every call, being dedicated to our well-being. For the myriad faces looking back at us from the squares of Zoom, our voices sometimes cacophonous, always sweet; for break out rooms and new connections; for daily reminders of all the offerings; for inspiring our children and keeping them safe; for creating space for us to mourn a loved one or to celebrate -- even on a rooftop; for maintaining a focus on social justice; for kindness and wisdom, laughter and song, tireless energy, and determination; for being the glue that holds us together, and for the all around enormous amount of love all of you have shown us, we are deeply -- profoundly -- grateful. Baruch Atah Adonai, Blessed are You, Creator of the Universe, for giving us the gift of light that is our staff and teachers and clergy. - Em, delivered on 12/18/20 at TI Qabbalat Shabbat
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