In this video, Rabbi Yael Levy, founder of A Way In Jewish Mindfulness in Philadelphia, PA, talks about why she wrote Directing the Heart: Weekly Mindfulness Teachings and Practices from the Torah
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Last week the Torah called: Go.
Leave. Explore. Become.
This week the Torah calls: Sit.
Be still. Notice.
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As we come to the edge of another beginning all of creation calls.
Ayeka, Where are you?
Where are you…and who will you be?
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Rabbi Yael’s talk from Rosh Hashana 5780
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Rabbi Yael’s talk from Kol Nidre 5780
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May we remember to pause often, to move slowly and give thanks for the gifts of life.
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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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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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Walk in the ways of love, the Mystery calls, even as you weep, let love be the guide.
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This season of Tisha b’Av implores us not to allow devastation, anger and pain to solidify into hatred.
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The waters of life are in constant motion. Everything passes, changes, becomes something else.
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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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The Omer season is over. We are on the other side of Sinai. What now?
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Let us give thanks for the Omer journey of 5779, for all that was experienced and discovered.
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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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May we pause in gratitude today, noticing the presence of the Mystery within all.
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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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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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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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