Welcome to the twenty-ninth day of the Journey of the Soul. This is the first day of the fifth week. This week’s new kavannah (intention) is Finding Our Way. In this fifth week of the journey, we find ourselves more than half-way through the Counting of the Omer. This week in the wilderness, we explore what is needed to find our way through. The terrain 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
Counting the Omer Tiferet within Tiferet (Day 17)
for April 12 Tiferet - radiance, balance, truth, harmony, beauty What does it mean to have radiance within radiance? Harmony within harmony? Alignment, integrity....Do my actions match what I say or feel? Do I act one way at work and differently at home? Do I speak to my family with the same love and compassion I show my friends? Do I take the advice Continue Reading
A story for strength within beauty: day 16, counting the days of the Omer
Counting the days, preparing our souls. Tonight and tomorrow (day 16 - april 11) we explore Strength/Discipline within the quality of Beauty/Balance (gevurah within tiferet) A story: I remember discovering this wonderful book by Alexandra Stoddard called “Living a Beautiful Life.” Here I was, a young mom with a messy, busy house, and I was so attracted to Continue Reading
