Welcome to the fortieth day of the Journey of the Soul: Making the Omer Count. We continue with this week’s kavannah (intention), which is Becoming the Vision. We are intricately connected with what happens in the world. Jewish tradition gives us Shabbat each week as a moment to let go of the weekday world so that we can rest, renew and find peace. Yet, Continue Reading
Responding to our Soul’s Calling
(This is a sermon I gave in November of 2008 at the Women of Reform Judaism Biennial convention, held in Seattle Washington. I'm posting it today because this explains, in part, why I felt called to become a rabbi at age 47. This is part of my life's journey. In this week's Journey of the Soul: Making the Omer Count; we have focused on Waking Up. Today, Continue Reading
For the 31st day of the Omer: Radiance within Humility (Tiferet within Hod)
Each day counts. Today (starting tonight) is the 31st day of the Omer: April 26. As we walk together, getting closer and closer to being open enough to receive wisdom – today we look at the unique combination of Tiferet (Beauty) within Hod (humility/sincerity.) Because each sefirah (quality) of the tree of life has multiple meanings, sometimes it’s Continue Reading
For the 29th Day of the Omer: Kindness within Humility
Counting our way together. Today (starting tonight) is the 29th day of the Omer. Kindness within humility, sincerity and splendor (hod). Chesed within Hod. This whole week, we will explore the quality of Hod, as we count our days and refine our souls on our journey to Truth. We will turn it over and over, looking at all aspects and qualities of the Tree Continue Reading
For the 27th day of the Omer: Yesod within Netzach
Count on the way to clarity. Intention for Day 27 of the Omer. Grounding in endurance – double connection (Yesod within Netzach). In the morning, stand and imagine roots growing from the bottom of your feet, deep into the earth. Feel yourself planted. Tuck your tailbone and stand straight as you can so that you feel strong. See if you can feel energy Continue Reading
