This weekend is Shabbat Noah in the Jewish calendar. The story of Noah’s Arc is the Torah portion for the service and, like Christian communities that hold a blessing of the animals in conjunction with St. Francis Day – honoring St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, Jewish communities also perform an animal blessing ritual.
This morning’s multigenerational service will bless your companion critters; all species are welcome to attend on-line! May our Virtual Ark be filled with the diversity of Creation!