Posts tagged ‘omer’

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…

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Guest 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”…

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The 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…

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For 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…

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Omer, 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…

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Omer, 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…

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Omer, 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…

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Omer, 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…

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Omer, 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…

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Omer, 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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