Endings are difficult. When we were at the last retreat of our Institute for Jewish Spirituality rabbinic cohort - 2 years of study, practice, and deep friendships, Rabbi Nancy Flam taught, in the name of Rachael Kessler (z''l) to really pay attention to what we do when we are at the end of something: do we slip away quietly so we don't have to deal with Continue Reading
Blessing Practice
As we begin to turn toward the season of forgiveness, for ourselves and others, there are several practices, we can learn that help soften our souls. One beautiful (and effective) practice that helps us cultivate compassion in and for ourselves and for others is called Blessing Practice (or Lovingkindness Practice). My teacher Sylvia Boorstein teaches about 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
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