We do it at my congregation, and also specifically honor the victims of abuse, gun violence, and institutional violence. It's one of the things I like best about how services are done here.

I like knowing that. It's one of the things my family does that feels like the ritual pared down to the most important thing, like opening the door to the stranger at Pesach, but I never encountered it in an actual synagogue.

You would be very welcome at our walk-in service next year or any year, if you happen to find yourself in New York at the right time.

Thank you.