Shabbat Kiddush.pdf

Praise to You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the universe, Creator of the fruit of the vine, who sanctified us with mitzvot and gave us the holy Shabbat as an inheritance. We begin our prayers with humility, knowing our words are no greater than the person who speaks them. We pray for a time when all people are clothed with warmth and safety, wrapped in God's love. We focus on the imagery of the body in the liturgy, praying with all our heart, soul, and bodily might. We bless the Source of Life, seeking strength, clear vision, peace, and courage. We recall difficult crossings in our lives, experiencing inner joy and peace, and hold on to those feelings as we recite the Mi Chamocha. We acknowledge our ancestors, shaped by who they were, yet giving rise to a Judaism all our own. We worship with humility, seeking blessings and God's presence, and pray for a time of joy and favor, answered with saving truth. We praise God in God's sanctuary, for mighty acts, surpassing greatness, with shofar blast, harp, lute, drum, dance, strings, pipe, and cymbals, letting every soul praise Adonai.