Mourner’s Kaddish


In Jewish tradition this prayer is said in remembrance of the deceased.

It does not mention death at all but focuses on the glory of God.

This prayer was recently offered at the celebration of life for Michael Paul Busch

at The Community of Saint John in Hudson, Ohio

 

Mourner’s Kaddish                                                                                                                            

Siddur, Tehillat Hashem, Nusach Ha-ari Zal, Annotated Edition 

Exalted and hallowed be God’s great name

in the world which God created, according to plan.

May God’s majesty be revealed in the days of our lifetime

and the life of all Israel — speedily, imminently,

To which we say: Amen.

Blessed be God’s great name to all eternity.

Blessed, praised, honored, exalted,

extolled, glorified, adored, and lauded

be the name of the Holy Blessed One,

beyond all earthly words and songs of blessing, praise, and comfort.

To which we say: Amen.

May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and all Israel.

To which we say: Amen.

 May the One who creates harmony on high, bring peace to us and to all Israel.

To which we say: Amen.

Brian Suntken

It’s my sixtieth trip around the sun this year. I share some wisdom, some photography, some poetry and prayers for the journey ahead.

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