Our Tariqa is called "Derekh Eliyahu HaNabi" because the mediaeval Egyptian Pietists believed that they were following the "Path" of Elijah, Elisha, and the Sons of the Prophets. In the Passover Seder we call upon Elijah to hasten the redemption at an open door. Originally the prayer recited began "Pour forth your anger on the Nations". These words came from a time when we were being heavily persecuted. But in our days, we are invited to heal those wounds to bring about the time when the Name of G-d will be One. It is a slow process but we should not give up hope that peaceful coexistence will ever arrive.
Please join us in a prayer for tolerance where there is self-righteousness, compassion where there is unwarranted hatred (usually being transferred to a scapegoat enemy), and HOPE for those of us who are Jews, Moslems, and Christians who work for coexistence. At this time when all celebrate a time of Peace, Optimism, and Freedom, we can light a small but significant candle against the darkness.
May Elijah the Comforter visit us all this week....with healing and a promise of redemption.
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