The World Celebrates Rabbi Marcia Prager

Rabbi Marcia Prager, an inspirational Jewish Renewal spiritual leader, teacher, guide, and colleague, has become a model for a new generation of lay and professional leadership. Through her, many of us have forged an intimate, passionate relationship with Judaism, with the divine in all of us, and thus, with each other.

The P'nai Or Philadelphia Jewish Renewal community is grateful that in 5772 (2011) R. Marcia celebrated 18 years of serving as our Rabbi-Chaver. In her honor, friends from around the world shared these many stories, poems, and loving tributes, to show our gratitude and naches at this wonderful milestone!



Eighteen Lines of Gratitude

for Rabbi Marcia

To turn something old
Into something new
This is your gift

Each phrase uttered
With utmost sincerity
As if for the first time

One of my greatest joys
Witnessing your guidance
In text with thirteen year olds

Each word fresh
Each child ancient
Each question valid

Wishing you joy
Freshness
Validity

On this
Celebration of life
Yours and ours

-Anna Beresin
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