We present this work in honor of Tisha B’Av.

 

Face us in mercy
Because of unblemished Abraham’s merit.
Be merciful to us from the heavenly heights,
O God my redeemer,
Who at morning time hears my voice.

Reward your treasured people with mercy,
For they are Your people and Your inheritance.
Hurry, gather your community
To the mountains of my homeland.

Especial One, exalted and unseen,
Rescue Your son like the silent lamb,
Rebuild your sanctuary structures,
And give support to my cause.

Have compassion and be kind to us
And bring us up to Zion,
And raise up your Temple for us,
My rock and my rescuer.

Attend, my God, to my plea,
Lord who favors my song,
God who is my shield and my apportioned
Lot and guardian of my fate.

Joseph’s daughter pleads,
She asks of you all that is good,
Quickly may she take possession of her land
From the Ishmaelites

My father, in Your great mercy
Hasten along Your people’s savior
And act for the sake of Your own name,
Every sin of mine forgive.

My Creator, have mercy on my unique soul,
My Rock, strengthen my community.
Bring me up to the land I treasure
and I will offer my burnt incense.

Among many I praise Him.
May he raise His banner among our tents.
Make Your kindness toward us be abundant.
And may this, my voice, be received with favor.