The burning bush with the ‘shehecheyanu’ prayer woven into the branches.
Burning Bush.
A symbol of faith in the Jewish tradition.
The bush that burns but is not consumed represents the Jewish people – enduring struggle, yet not destroyed.
The bush itself is an ordinary plant – faith involves recognizing sacred moments in everyday life.
Shehecheyanu.
A prayer that sanctifies a moment of intentional gratitude and recognizes the joy and blessings of this moment being shared together.
It ties in beautifully to our Erev Shabbat service’s weekly communal sharing of gratitude.