Relics for the Present Affirm the very process of renewing

the very process of renewing and reconnecting – to ourselves and to God – is a gift that can fundamentally repair us

the eternal word of God and the challenges of the time

considers their practical application

is a full Siddur for Weekday

Revealing a narrative of political upheaval

Relics for the Present Affirm the very process of renewingRelics for the Present is a collection of thought provoking mini essays that explore the parameters and depths of prayer. Using Tractate Berakhot as the foundational text, Rabbi Cooper utilizes a unique combination of Talmudic wisdom, rabbinical commentary and Hassidic lore, transforming ancient teachings into inspiring vignettes for everyday life. Relics can be used to understand the meaning of the liturgical text, the prayer experience as a whole,