Today is Pearl Harbor Day, the day when over 3000 men died during Japan's attack on our country. That day is called, "a day that will live in infamy." It was the day that America entered World War 2. I pray we will always remember the day and the ones who lost their lives.
In Judaism, we say a beautiful prayer on the anniversary of the death of our loved ones . This prayer is called The Kaddish or The Mourner's Prayer. It's a prayer of praise and rejoicing and never mentions death. I am blessed and comforted every time I read it out loud.
Glorified and sanctified be God’s great name throughout the world
which He has created according to His will.
May He establish His kingdom in your lifetime and during your days,
and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon;
and say, Amen.
May His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity.
Blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored,
adored and lauded be the name of the Holy One, blessed be He,
beyond all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations that
are ever spoken in the world; and say, Amen.
May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us
and for all Israel; and say, Amen.
He who creates peace in His celestial heights,
may He create peace for us and for all Israel;
and say, Amen.
It's interesting that instead of mourning, we turn our hearts to God in praise. We lift our eyes and hearts up to Him and pray for ourselves and others. This is the way we deal with grief and pain. Praise is powerful.
