Blessed Holy Wholeness,
Sometimes we win.
Sometimes when we’re not winning
We survive by telling stories about winning.
We like stories with happy endings but
Purim is not a story with a happy ending
Because though our people don’t die
Lots of other innocent people do
And we killed them
In revenge
For someone else’s actions.
Shameful.
Sometimes we lose when we win.
Help us do better.
Amen.
Esther fasted before she went.
You drink coffee
Charge the phone
Pack cash, hand warmers,
Goggles, meds in case of arrest and
Soapy water for the pepper spray.
Get out the whistle
Make a sign
Learn new songs
Remember your ID
Put on your tallit.
Give thanks for your neighbors
Know your rights in case you’re detained
Say a prayer or two
Tell people you love that you love them
Write a will.
Esther fasted but please
Eat something before you go,
You need your strength.
Be safe.
Thank you.
