Great is the unfolding of the mystery, accessible to our deepest yearnings. (Psalm 111:2)
Read MoreThe beginning of wisdom is awe. (Psalm 111:10)
Read MoreGevurah turns us toward mystery
And reminds us there is so much we will never know.
What is it to be a human being — so vulnerable, so fragile, and at the same time only slightly less than gods, strong and powerful, crowned with splendor? (Psalm 8:5-6)
Read MoreNotice acts of kindness and generosity that are bestowed upon you.
Notice the moments you respond to yourself and others with love.
Read MoreWe breathe in the love that flows to us from past generations. Rooted in this love we go forward into the expanse.
Read MorePractice noticing everything with non-judgmental awareness.
Practice noticing everything with gentleness and compassion.
Read MoreThe transformative power of love and generosity
The acts of kindness that change us and the world
Cultivating the commitment to let what we most love and value guide our actions.
Read MoreTo love the world so much that every day something breaks open our hearts
Read MoreDefining the path
Creating practices that guide us
in giving and receiving the Divine love
Begin here, the Infinite calls.
Begin in Chesed, in the expanse of unbounded love.
The continual flow of love in the universe
Love without limit
The journey begins with an invitation to know that we are loved absolutely.
This shall be my meditation day and night: I am loved, I am cherished for being exactly who I am. And through this love I bring forth blessing.
In recent years, “Counting the Omer” has been re-imagined as an invitation to Mindfulness practice: paying attention not only to each day as it passes but also to the individual spiritual qualities that were assigned to it by the 16th century Jewish mystics.
Read MoreFor the sake of the Unification of the Holy One, with presence and awareness, in awe and love to unify the name—yod-heh-vav-heh— in complete unity, in the name of all of Israel,—Hineni— Here I am—prepared and ready to perform the mitzvah of Counting the Omer.
Read MoreRabbi Yael Levy of A Way In Jewish Mindfulness Organization introduces the ancient ritual of Counting the Omer and explains how it becomes a mindfulness practice.
Read MorePASSOVER’S CALL to leave mitzrayim, the narrow place, is a call to leave the habits of mind and body that narrow our vision and distort our ability to act with love and generosity.
Read MoreTHE MOST IMPORTANT THING is to count. Just a few moments of stopping and bringing your attention to each day is rich spiritual practice.
Read More• Find a place to stand where you won’t be disturbed for a few moments.
• Take a soft, deep breath and begin with the introductory prayer.
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