Highlights from “We Remember Them” in The Book of Prayer by Rabbis Sylvan Kaymens and Jack Riemer:
“At the rising of the sun and at its going down …. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.”
“At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring …. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.”
“At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn …. At the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.”
“When we have achievements that are based on theirs …. When we fulfill their dreams, and our own, we remember them. As long as we live, they too will live: for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.”
Responsive Reading for May 30:
“May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are out of each other’s sight …. remember that even though no one else is about, God will be witness between you and me” (Gen. 31:50-1).
“At the rising of the sun and at its going down …. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.”
“Remember as long as you live …. in the evening at sunset … then in the morning …. Remember …. Justice and justice alone shall be your aim, that you may have life and may possess the land which the LORD, your God, is giving you” (Deut. 16:3,12,20).
“At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring . . . . At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.”
“Still remember, when all is well with you, that I was here with you …” (Gen. 40:14).
“At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn . . . . At the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.”
‘I will remember my covenant . . . . I will be mindful . . . . I will remember them because of the covenant I made with their forefathers . . .” (Lev. 26:42, 45).
‘When we have achievements that are based on theirs . . . . When we fulfill their dreams, and our own, we remember them. As long as we live, they too will live: for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.”