Avinu Malkeynu

David Shneyer

1992

We have strayed off the path, missed the mark.
We address the Parent of the Universe,
the Majesty of Life.
There is no other.
We pray for renewal this year,
that harsh decrees be annulled,
that the plans of our enemies be thwarted,
every oppressor and adversary be gone,
that pestilence, sword, guns, famine, captivity,
and destruction be…
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David Shneyer

b. 1948

A Jewish Renewal rabbi, American-born David Shneyer is founder, executive director, and rabbi at the Am Kolel Sanctuary and the leader of Kehila Chadasha, both in the Washington, D.C., area. Also an author, liturgist, singer, and guitarist, he teaches classes in Jewish thought.

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