Forgiveness
We have sinned
and strayed from your way.
Forgiveness
We have met you improperly
by elevating ourselves above our neighbor.
Forgiveness
We have deliberately avoided the healing of the world.
Forgiveness
We have turned too little toward good in our Jewishness.
Forgiveness
The path has become too strenuous for me.
I ask you, O Lord, forgive us all and write us again in the Book of Life,
so that we may serve you again as in the former days.
For the good of all
and ourselves.
Words and Passion 