It is a charming introduction, emphasizing being grateful. I consider that a key element of Judaism, so this book is close to my heart. By “translating” most of the 17 prayers in this book as a kind of thank you note to God it teaches children and anyone who reads it to be appreciative. If the book helps to raise a generation of Jews who are even more grateful, well … I will be grateful for that.
In this current pandemic state of the world the two last prayers jumped at me as really timely. The penultimate prayer for our country asks “God help our leaders treat all people living in our country with kindness and respect.” God knows, we really need this kind of leadership. Oseh Shalom, the last prayer in this book is translated as “‘May God bless people everywhere and may we all live in peace.” This is a prayer I could identify with fervently any time.
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