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Rabbi Yael writes kavanot as well as authors meditations and suggestions for practice based on the cycles of Jewish time.

 
Yom Kippur 5780 — Into the Light
Yom Kippur 5780 — Into the Light

Rabbi Yael’s talk from Kol Nidre 5780

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Away InOctober 16, 2019
Simchat Torah: Spelling Out the Heart
Simchat Torah: Spelling Out the Heart

May we remember to pause often, to move slowly and give thanks for the gifts of life.

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Daily IntentionsAway InOctober 16, 2019Sukkot
Psalm 130
Psalm 130

My soul yearns for the Presence

Among all those who yearn for the dawn.

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Psalm TranslationAway InSeptember 26, 2019
Video: Words Matter — Rosh Hashana Intentions 5780
Video: Words Matter — Rosh Hashana Intentions 5780

Lifting our eyes, we can see 5780 on the horizon. May we walk toward this New Year with kindness, intention and care. This new video offers teachings and practices to guide our way.

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Weekly Focus, Weekly Torah, VideoAway InSeptember 19, 2019
Take Notice — Second Week of Elul
Take Notice — Second Week of Elul

When have I been honest with myself and others even when it was difficult?

When was I dishonest because I felt fear or shame?

When did I hide from truths because I just couldn’t face them?

When was I surprised by truths I discovered?

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Weekly Torah, Weekly FocusAway InSeptember 4, 2019
Let Love Be the Guide — First Week of Elul
Let Love Be the Guide — First Week of Elul

Walk in the ways of love, the Mystery calls, even as you weep, let love be the guide.

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Weekly Torah, Weekly FocusAway InAugust 29, 2019
Not Hating Those We Hate
Not Hating Those We Hate

This season of Tisha b’Av implores us not to allow devastation, anger and pain to solidify into hatred.

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Daily IntentionsAway InAugust 7, 2019Tammuz
Carried by the Waters of Life
Carried by the Waters of Life

The waters of life are in constant motion. Everything passes, changes, becomes something else.

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Daily IntentionsAway InJuly 11, 2019Tammuz
July Fourth: Rage and Righteousness
July Fourth: Rage and Righteousness

This week’s Torah portion, Korach, speaks about rebellion and leadership and asks us to examine the intentions behind our words and actions.

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Daily IntentionsAway InJuly 4, 2019Tammuz
Video: Sivan 5779 — On the Other Side of Sinai
Video: Sivan 5779 — On the Other Side of Sinai

The Omer season is over. We are on the other side of Sinai. What now?

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Weekly Torah, Weekly Focus, VideoAway InJune 13, 2019video, Sivan
Sivan Week 1 — Shavuot
Sivan Week 1 — Shavuot

Let us give thanks for the Omer journey of 5779, for all that was experienced and discovered.

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Away InJune 6, 2019
Iyar Week 5: Foundations of Interdependence
Iyar Week 5: Foundations of Interdependence

The choices we make, the ways we treat each other, the ways we interact with the natural world, have consequences that extend far beyond our own lifetime.

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Daily IntentionsAway InMay 30, 2019Iyar
 Iyar Week 4: Lag B'Omer
Iyar Week 4: Lag B'Omer

         May we pause in gratitude today, noticing the presence of the Mystery within all.

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Daily IntentionsAway InMay 23, 2019Iyar
Video: Month of Iyar
Video: Month of Iyar

With Rabbi Yael Levy of A Way In Jewish Mindfulness Organization, we welcome the month of Iyar. Iyar is the month of second chances.

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Daily Intentions, VideoAway InMay 9, 2019Iyar
Iyar Week 2: The Week of Tiferet and Second Chances
Iyar Week 2: The Week of Tiferet and Second Chances

You Shall Be Holy:

Live in reverent relationship with the earth and all beings.

Treat everyone with dignity, fairness and care.

See the good.

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Daily IntentionsAway InMay 9, 2019Iyar
Iyar Week 1: Gifts of Gevurah
Iyar Week 1: Gifts of Gevurah

Gevurah urges us to consider the power of restraint and to wonder about limits we can engage with that will calm our minds and nourish our souls.

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Daily IntentionsAway InMay 2, 2019Nisan
Nisan Week 4: Chesed and the Passover Journey
Nisan Week 4: Chesed and the Passover Journey

This Pesach Shabbat may we rest in the beauty of the world blossoming.

May the green buds and the flowers shining yellow, pink and red give us hope.

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Daily IntentionsAway InApril 26, 2019Nisan
Nisan Week 3: Passover—Festival of Liberation
Nisan Week 3: Passover—Festival of Liberation

May we release all that has kept us bound. May we know our connection with all life. And as we listen to the cries for freedom that sound throughout the world, may we hear them as our own.

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Daily IntentionsAway InApril 19, 2019Nisan
Nisan Week 2: Looking Toward Passover
Nisan Week 2: Looking Toward Passover

Each Season has its call,

Each Festival has its light

That shines from the depths

Of the mystery.

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Daily IntentionsAway InApril 11, 2019Nisan
Video: Month of Nisan
Video: Month of Nisan

As the earth continues to guide us into spring

The month of Nisan arrives and calls:

Grow, Blossom, Become.

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Daily Intentions, VideoAway InApril 4, 2019Nisan
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