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INVOCATION
Invocation by Rabbi Avrohom Walkin, Chazaq
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Rabbi Avrohom Walkin from Chazaq delivered an invocation during Passover, emphasizing the Jewish tradition of remembering the journey from slavery to freedom. He called for wisdom, justice, and compassion in leadership, highlighting the importance of treating every person with dignity and making decisions that benefit all city residents.
Avrohom Walkin
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Honorable members of the council, distinguished guests, and beloved members of our community, thank you for the opportunity to offer this invocation during this sacred season of Passover.
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In the Jewish tradition, Passover is a time when we remember the journey from slavery to freedom, a story not only of the past, but a timeless call to action.
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As we read in the Haggadah each year, and I quote, in every generation, we are obligated to see ourselves as if we personally came out of Egypt.
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This is not just a historical memory, it is a moral challenge.
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It reminds us to stand with the oppressed, to lift those who are burdened, and to ensure that freedom is not just a story we tell, but a reality we build together.
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The Talmud teaches us that every human being is created in the image of God.
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May that sacred truth guide us to treat every person with dignity and every voice with respect.
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As you sit here to make decisions that shape lives, may you be granted wisdom to see what is right, strength to see what is just, and compassion to hear what is not always said.
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Grant our leaders the clarity to see beyond division and courage, to act with integrity and the humility to serve with compassion.
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May they be ever mindful that each policy affects real lives, families, children, elders, and neighbors, and that true leadership is measured not by power, but by service.
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Let this council be a place where diverse perspectives come together, not in conflict, but in collaboration.
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Not for personal gain, but for the benefit of all who call this city home.
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May peace dwell in our gates, justice in our streets, and hope in every heart.
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And let us all say, amen.