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: Rabbi Karyn Kedar
Rabbi Karyn Kedar is a friend who has developed a set of Omer counting tools, both from my publisher, CCAR Press, the book “Omer: A Counting”…
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 articleFor Compassion
This is a prayer about finding compassion for each other in service to G-d. To listen, click on the triangle in the bar below. The text…
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 Four: Netzach
Prayers for week four of Counting the Omer: Netzach – Eternity, endurance, fortitude, ambition. They’re listed in my suggested order, from day 22 at the top of the list…
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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