Shabbat Shalom, My kid is attending their first Synagogue service right now! [View all]
We're not really raised or trained in our heritage. My grandmother didn't pass it on to my father, and I tend to be more Pagan/Spiritualist, including all types of blessings in my life... Though I was lucky enough to be involved with BBYO thru HS.
My daughter changed her name to Tzipporah and is non-binary, living in NC with a lot of racism and bigotry. Especially when asked about the new name.
They are very upset and have been vocal on their socials since the attacks. Being so devastated, they went tonight to stand in Solidarity with their people.
What sucks is that they had to call and ask about security before they went just to be safe....
So tonight, as they are attending Shabbat services, I light blue and white candles, sing shabbat songs I can remember, and play the rest on you tube.
(please forgive mispellings etc. )
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