After reflecting upon the blessings of the past year, this is our communal Dayeinu at KKBE.
If we had only appreciated the gift of life — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only experienced the blessing of good health and recovery from illness — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only appreciated the gift of science and the knowledge to make vaccines — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only experienced the blessing of keeping in touch with family and friends and being able to connect over Zoom — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only appreciated the gift of enhanced cooking skills — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only experienced the blessing of spiritual growth — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only appreciated the gift of more time to read and learn — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only experienced the blessing of learning how resilient we can be — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only appreciated the gift of KKBE keeping us connected to one another — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only experienced the blessing of the birth of new children and grandchildren — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only appreciated the gift of electing leaders who inspire confidence — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only experienced the blessing of the peace of nature — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only appreciated the gift of the peace that comes from inner strength — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If we had only experienced the blessing of finding time for rest in the midst of daily life — Dayeinu, it would have been sufficient.
If only we can remember these gifts and blessings from the past year in the year and years to come — Dayeinu, it will be sufficient.
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