Shefa Parenting Archive

In this time, as our children return to school
And those who for the first time are exploring a classroom,
We pray to You our God and God of our ancestors –

patient and compassionate

Grant them a safe beginning and throughout the year
With good health
Choosing life at every moment.
May you provide for our children’s needs and for our families --

Allowing encouragement, kindness and inspiration.

May our children’s teachers be responsible and confident

and may they be well-supported.
May this year be a year of transformation –

to recognize what is possible.

May we love our children as they are
And may we be gentle with them as they develop their skills.

May the days of our children endure

as the heavens above the earth
Everlastingly and in peace –

may they know not bullies in their midst.

May we create the world that we envision for our families

and let us appreciate this moment as it is --
As it quickly flies away.

Let us not be afraid of new beginnings
And may appreciation

and purpose

resound in every assignment.
May school corridors be safe and may new friends emerge
May our children be happy, refreshed and loved.

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haOlam Shech’yanu, v’ikiymanu, v’higianu, lazman hazeh.
Praised are You, our God, Master of the Universe for giving us life, for sustaining us and enable us to reach this time.

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