We Remember: Yizkor
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To the One who blessed our ancestors and the
One who blesses all beings here on this earth,
bless all those who are suffering the grief of someone they loved.
May they find solace in their memory,
and may their love find a resting place in their hearts.
Bless all those who are struggling with the death
of someone with whom they had a difficult relationship.
May they find compassion for themselves and renewal of spirit.
May they have patience and strength, as grief can come in waves throughout their lives.
May they find the courage to share their grief with others, no matter how many years have gone by.
While they can be shattered by loss, they can be healed by love from others.
Sacred One, help them find ways to open their hearts to love and hope.
Bless all those who are grieving, for it is an honor to have lived.
Make both life and death a blessing.
Amen.
A prayer by the Blue Dove Foundation
Mi Sheberach for Grief
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Yizkor: For a Family Member You Love In An Estranged Family You Love No Longer
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As we transition to a new year, the High Holidays are a time for introspection. We may reflect on the losses of previous years, and feel challenged to look ahead without our person. At Rosh Hashanah, we figuratively discard our sins during Tashlich, which may also bring up grief for us.
A central theme of the Yom Kippur liturgy is the idea of remembering the dead, which we do through the Yizkor memorial service. This is often a helpful container for our grief. And, as we feel our grief in Yizkor, it is situated within the larger context of Yom Kippur, considered a dress rehearsal for death. We wear white, similar to the shrouds we will be buried in. We also refrain from eating and drinking and pleasurable activities, bringing us back in touch with our mortality.
May our lives reflect
the Greatness of the Divine Name
throughout the world,
sparks within the Process of Creation.
May the world be guided
by our highest aspirations, soon, in our lifetimes.
And let us say, Amen.
May the Divine Name be known as a Fountain of Blessings:
praised, honored, beautified, elevated, and exalted
beyond any song or description that has ever been uttered.
And let us say, Amen.
May an all-embracing peace shower down from the heavens, refreshing the lives of all
the people on earth.
And let us say, Amen.
May the Source of Peace inspire us to make peace for ourselves,
for our community,
and for all the people on earth. And let us say, Amen.
While there is no blessing to recite while lighting the memorial candle, it is appropriate to think about the memory of the specific person you are grieving, or of any loved ones who have died, as you light the candle. Before lighting the candle, take a few moments to make the space where the candle will sit for the next 25 hours feel holy.
First, make sure the candle is placed on a surface that is safe and where the flame will not affect any surrounding furniture or fabrics. Then, add a photograph of anyone you are remembering next to the candle, or any objects that remind you of the person. These could be trinkets they owned, family heirlooms, favorite books, items from nature, or even a piece of clothing. Finally, if you have been making a memory jar, add that to this holy space.
To the One who blessed our ancestors and the
One who blesses all beings here on this earth,
bless all those who are suffering the grief of someone they loved.
May they find solace in their memory,
and may their love find a resting place in their hearts.
Bless all those who are struggling with the death
of someone with whom they had a difficult relationship.
May they find compassion for themselves and renewal of spirit.
May they have patience and strength, as grief can come in waves throughout their lives.
May they find the courage to share their grief with others, no matter how many years have gone by.
While they can be shattered by loss, they can be healed by love from others.
Sacred One, help them find ways to open their hearts to love and hope.
Bless all those who are grieving, for it is an honor to have lived.
Make both life and death a blessing.
Amen.
A prayer by the Blue Dove Foundation
Mi Sheberach for Grief
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Yizkor: For a Family Member You Love In An Estranged Family You Love No Longer
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As we transition to a new year, the High Holidays are a time for introspection. We may reflect on the losses of previous years, and feel challenged to look ahead without our person. At Rosh Hashanah, we figuratively discard our sins during Tashlich, which may also bring up grief for us.
A central theme of the Yom Kippur liturgy is the idea of remembering the dead, which we do through the Yizkor memorial service. This is often a helpful container for our grief. And, as we feel our grief in Yizkor, it is situated within the larger context of Yom Kippur, considered a dress rehearsal for death. We wear white, similar to the shrouds we will be buried in. We also refrain from eating and drinking and pleasurable activities, bringing us back in touch with our mortality.
May our lives reflect
the Greatness of the Divine Name
throughout the world,
sparks within the Process of Creation.
May the world be guided
by our highest aspirations, soon, in our lifetimes.
And let us say, Amen.
May the Divine Name be known as a Fountain of Blessings:
praised, honored, beautified, elevated, and exalted
beyond any song or description that has ever been uttered.
And let us say, Amen.
May an all-embracing peace shower down from the heavens, refreshing the lives of all
the people on earth.
And let us say, Amen.
May the Source of Peace inspire us to make peace for ourselves,
for our community,
and for all the people on earth. And let us say, Amen.
While there is no blessing to recite while lighting the memorial candle, it is appropriate to think about the memory of the specific person you are grieving, or of any loved ones who have died, as you light the candle. Before lighting the candle, take a few moments to make the space where the candle will sit for the next 25 hours feel holy.
First, make sure the candle is placed on a surface that is safe and where the flame will not affect any surrounding furniture or fabrics. Then, add a photograph of anyone you are remembering next to the candle, or any objects that remind you of the person. These could be trinkets they owned, family heirlooms, favorite books, items from nature, or even a piece of clothing. Finally, if you have been making a memory jar, add that to this holy space.
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