As we get ready to travel to Europe, with many of us leaving on Sunday, some of the group will gather at the Glen Rock Jewish Center on Saturday to recite the Tefilat Ha'Derech, Traveler's prayer. This prayer is written in the 'we', even though a traveler might be going on a trip as an individual. We travel with all our brothers and sisters, just as we confess our misdeeds in the 'we' during the High Holidays.
Here is the traveler's prayer:
May it be Your will, LORD, our God and the God of our ancestors, that You lead us toward peace, guide our footsteps toward peace, and make us reach our desired destination for life, gladness, and peace. May You rescue us from the hand of every foe, ambush along the way, and from all manner of punishments that assemble to come to earth. May You send blessing in our handiwork, and grant us grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us. May You hear the sound of our humble request because You are God Who hears prayer requests. Blessed are You, Adonai, Who hears prayer.
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