What an opportunity! Most of us are either in forced or elective quarantine. What if we used this time to learn, create and be inspired? Could there be a blessing inside this moment? Think of it like an extended Sabbath/Shabbat. Some suggestions about how to make the most of this time - and let's share with each other: Create a list of books Continue Reading
Chanukah 2018: 6th Night is About Gifts (finally!)
Tonight we light the 6th candle. Tonight we light the 6th candle of Chanukah. The question today is: What six gifts have you received that have lit up your life? However you want to define “gift” is fine. Here are mine: Ely’s mom’s engagement ring. One day, when my mother-in-law Pearl z’’l was visiting us in Seattle, she came with me on an errand. As Continue Reading
Chanukah 2018: 5th Night is About Books & Movies That Inspire You
Tonight we light the 5th candle. Here's the question: what five books have been influential or made a difference in your life? If you want, you can also include movies that make you laugh or cry. Here are mine (it was very difficult to only choose five): Torah- especially the stories in Genesis & the wisdom gained from wrestling with the imperfect Continue Reading
Rabbi Jill’s Meditation & Mindfulness Booklist
Jewish Meditation & Mindfulness Books (* most highly recommended) *Meditation App: I use Insight Timer (available on the Itunes & Android app store.) Come join The Jewish Mindfulness Network group on the app. See you there! Bloomfield, Diane. Torah Yoga: Experiencing Jewish Wisdom Through Classic Postures. Jossey-Bass, 2004. *Boorstein, Continue Reading