Between Egypt and Sinai
On Saturday evening we finish counting three weeks of the Omer. With four more weeks to go, we have metaphorically left Egypt behind, but — on…
Read articleGuest Writer: Yoni Hammer-Kossoy
A Shavuot prayer-poem by my kehilla friend Yoni Hammer-Kossoy. His poetry recently appeared or is forthcoming in Forage Poetry, Dime Show Review, the Sunlight Press and…
Read articleKi Tisa 5775: Dust and Water
After seeing the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and smashing the tablets of the covenant, Moses melts the idol, grinds it to powder, casts it into…
Read articleThe Season of Counting
This is a meditation on counting. Counting as a spiritual practice is a reminder to stay present in the current moment, the task at hand and…
Read articleShavuot Prayers and Stories
Prayers and stories for Shavuot. To read them, click on the name of the prayer. Learning and Loving Torah “For the Gift of Torah Scholarship” – Giving thanks for Torah scholars…
Read articleOmer, Week Seven: Malchut
Here’s a list of prayers for the themes of week seven of Counting the Omer: Malchut– Nobility, sovereignty, leadership. They’re listed in my suggested order, from day 43 at…
Read articleOmer, Week Six: Yesod
Here’s a list of prayers for the themes of week six of Counting the Omer: Yesod– Foundation, bonding. They’re listed in my suggested order, from day 36 at the…
Read articleOmer, Week Five: Hod
Here’s a list of prayers for the themes of week five of Counting the Omer: Hod – Humility, splendor. They’re listed in my suggested order, from day 29…
Read articleOmer, Week Three: Tiferet
Prayers for week three of Counting the Omer: Tiferet– Beauty, harmony, compassion, truth. They’re listed in my suggested order, from day 15 at the top of the list…
Read articleOmer, Week Two: Gevurah
Here’s a list of prayers for the themes of week two of Counting the Omer: Gevurah– Justice, discipline, severity, restraint, awe. They’re listed in my suggested order,…
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