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”…
Read articleVayeshev 5775: For Humility
This week’s Torah reading shows the maturing of Joseph: from a boy who tattles on his brothers, flaunting his dreams and his special coat, to a…
Read articleRules for Being Me in Jerusalem
This is a private meditation. That is, I don’t expect that it speaks fully to or for anyone but me. I wrote it several months ago, but it didn’t…
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 articleEthics
This quick meditation takes literally the idea of embodying our ethics. It’s written as a meditation for general use. I’ve also selected it for use during week six…
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…
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