Congregation Shalom Rav

A Ladino tradition that I was not aware of
https://theconversation.com/on-passover-some-sephardic-jews-revisit-not-only-the-story-of-their-ancestors-but-also-their-ladino-language-278290?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ06ftleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpMHduVXo0bFN5N3BiRjkxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHonz1xsMKJWBzn0gs0taLS3iygVifLRuns2wbaqjbIaMHGxxai2vPI8gluOP_aem_sl_-kEz_UEbpQSo2LSWrkg

On Passover, some Sephardic Jews revisit not only the story of their ancestors, but also their Ladino language For some Sephardic Jews today, holidays provide a rare opportunity to hear the now-endangered Judeo-Spanish language.

Please consider taking a moment to say a prayer for the people of Iran and for peace [שׁלום Shalom] in the Middle East.

Here is an example:

Almighty God, we lift up the nation of Iran to You. We pray for the innocent people caught in the midst of conflict and oppression. Protect them from violence and death. We ask for Your justice to prevail and for the chains of tyranny to be broken. Bring peace to this land, and guide leaders toward wisdom and compassion. Let freedom ring for the people of Iran and safety to all in the Middle East. In Your holy name, לשם שלום וברכה (leshem shalom uvarka, for peace and blessings).

In addition, there was a mass shooting last night in downtown Austin. Please pray for the City of Austin, and for the families and friends of those who were injured and murdered last night, and all those who were wounded. May they be comforted, along with all of the other mourners in this world. May the Compassionate One bring a complete healing, of body, soul, and spirit.

From Shalom Austin

Officials are beginning to release information about the shooter’s identity, and there are other unconfirmed reports about his motivations. We will continue to rely on law enforcement for updates and will respond thoughtfully as they emerge. You can also follow developments through the Austin Police Department’s X feed and page.

We are horrified that an attack like this could happen in our city. In recent years, the Austin community — and our Jewish community — have endured repeated incidents of hate and violence. Each time, unity and resilience have carried us forward. That same strength will guide us now.
Extremism has no place in Austin or in our society. We thank law enforcement for their fast response this morning and will continue working with civic leaders and trusted partners to confront terror and political violence in all its forms.