A Thanksgiving Prayer

Published November 26, 2014 12:01pm ET



Americans have many customs as to what they say, or whether they say anything at all, when they assemble for Thanksgiving. But if you’re looking for something unfamiliar but traditional, something both American and Biblical in spirit, here’s a suggestion, courtesy of “The Book of Doctrine and Opinions,” via Mosaic magazine.

Here’s the Thanksgiving prayer composed and recited by Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein of New York’s Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun for its Thanksgiving Day service in 1940. The congregation recited in unison the last verse of the prayer.

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