![]() ![]() Wandering, seeking, finding, losing, finding, living. Its responsibilities, powers, doubts, alleged wisdom, Though you take on the stature of adulthood, Its questions, fears, wonders, dreams, magic. Your childhood will continue forever in you, May the stories of our people be upon your heart,Īnd may the grace of the Torah rhythm dance in your soul.Īnd read and written and worried and hoped And from that sacred place, you are connected to all who dwell on earth. May you know that there is a people, a rich heritage, to which you belong. May the voices of the generations of our people move through youĪnd may the God of our ancestors be your God as well. May your hands build and your heart preserve what is good and beautiful in the world. Whenever you speak, May your words be words of wisdom and friendship. May your steps be firm and may you walk in just paths and not be afraid. We wish for you to be righteous, but not self-righteous We wish for you to be a person of character May you live in a world blessed with peace and harmony and may your future be as bright and as hopeful as the world’s first rainbow. May you experience those inevitable moments of sadness and pain, which are also a part of life, in a way which will give these moments meaning and add value to your life. Allow yourself to march at your own pace. Tired of listening to Kool & the Gang at b’nai mitzvah parties Here is a playlist of 13 songs that will bring the shy boys and boy-crazy girls to the dance floor, while following. May your ears be filled with music of every imaginable kind, and may the rhythms be or your own making. May you always keep a precious part of yourself as “Child” even as you move into adulthood. May you allow yourself to dream your dreams and soar with flight of fancy and imagination. May you have the wisdom and courage to change your mind if your original goals are replaced by newer and better ones. May you have the confidence and self-esteem to more towards whatever goals you choose for yourself. May you judge yourself and others with fairness and compassion, without harshness. May you go from strength to strength, yet always be able to accept your own weaknesses and those of others. May you honor your parents, recognizing that they have brought you into the world in love and in hope, and may you bring them great joy. May you walk with your people in pride, and may you understand that to be a Jew is a source of joy and meaning and an important responsibility. May you know great joy, happiness and fulfillment in your life. Who has given us life, sustained us and brought us to this moment. īlessed are You, Adonai our God, Source of all being, Shehecheyanu v’kiyemanu v’higi’anu lazman hazeh. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יהו׳׳ה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, Still, based on the evidence of the songs themselves, Dylan was actually paying attention in the Hebrew classes leading up to his bar mitzvah, and also in his adult life, which has at times.
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