The design of this season compels us to forgive, to open our hearts, and sometimes to re-experience wounds. Some of us have suffered profound trauma, at the hand of parents, partners, or friends, They might be fresh bruises or from many years ago - They bubble below the surface, having been pushed away, but now re-emerge, in the Continue Reading
10 Day Mindfulness Challenge – Day 1
Today is Day One of our 10-Day Jewish Mindfulness Challenge. Welcome! Here's how it will work: When you sign up for the challenge, you will receive an email from me each morning for ten days, as a reminder to meditate or practice mindfulness. Each day I will recommend a kavannah or guidance for the day and a few questions. Every email will Continue Reading
The Call That is Answered by Presence
Our foundational narrative of moving from slavery to freedom begins with waking up and becoming present. In this week’s Torah portion, Moses tends his sheep in the wilderness, and he notices a bush that is on fire but not being consumed. The beginning of our liberation always starts with waking up. This week's Torah portion - Shemot - prefaces our Continue Reading
Hanukkah Night #7: What Brings You Joy?
Tonight’s question for this 7th night of Hanukkah is: What seven things or experiences bring you joy? Reb Nachman of Bratzlav taught: “Joy is not merely incidental to your spiritual quest, it is vital.” Despite Reb Nachman’s periodic bouts of severe depression, he stressed the importance of seeking joy." Having a regular spiritual practice of Continue Reading
You All Got A’s: Day 24: Journey of the Soul: Making the Omer Count*
We continue with this week’s kavannah (intention), which is: Being In The Unknown In yesterday's Omer reflection, we talked about the courage to “hang out” in the unknown. Today, we share a story about the feelings that can emerge when we inhabit a place of not knowing. We were at the very first retreat as part of the 6th cohort of the Rabbinic Continue Reading
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