As we come to the last week of the month of Av we sit with an awareness of the Mysterious Unfolding of All Life.
Read MoreHere in the midst of summer the Jewish calendar begins to turn us toward the New Year. Begin slowly, the tradition teaches. Begin by listening.
Read MoreWe sit together this week calling forth the awareness that we are in relationship with all beings and with all life.
Read MoreThis is a time to practice radical empathy and to make a commitment to see the humanity in all, even in those with whom we deeply disagree.
Read MoreAs we continue in the month of Tammuz, the season urges us to be aware of the hatred and fear that can so easily arise in our hearts and minds and cloud our discernment and influence our actions.
Read MoreThis week’s parsha, Balak, calls us to lift our eyes and notice the messengers that appear to us and offer guidance on our way.
Read MoreWe sit this week as the earth turns us toward summer and open to receive the gifts of this time.
Read MoreThis month calls us to pause often and lift our eyes, taking time to gaze, wonder and be curious about what we perceive.
Read MoreThis week’s Torah portion, shelach lecha, calls us to notice how our thoughts, fears and expectations color and shape our perceptions.
Read MoreAs we sit together this week, we tend the fires of devotion that help us remain aware of the Divine presence that dwells within us and calls us forward into the fullness of life.
Read MoreWith the fires from Mt. Sinai still glowing we will continue to open to receive the gifts that ours to give.
Read MoreAs we come to the last week of the Omer we will let ourselves be held by the Sacred Presence.
Read MoreYesod calls us to receive wisdom from the earth and from the Mystery that sustains and nourishes all.
Read MorePresence. Patience. Gratitude. Splendor. This 5th week of the Omer, Hod, calls forth these qualities.
Read MoreRight here, right now, is eternity. We will sit together in this expanse of Netzach.
Read MoreThe month of Iyar shines with radiant light, natural healing and teaches that there is always the possibility of second chances.
Read MoreWe remind ourselves that the Sacred Presence fills and shines through all life and we are all here to offer ourselves, beautiful and imperfect, to each other and the world.
Read MoreThe spiritual qualities of this day call us to notice the experiences that soften our hearts and also to take note of the experiences that cause our hearts to harden.
Read MoreIn these last hours before Pesach begins, we continue to search out the chamaytz—the thoughts, stories, attitudes and habits that keep us from fully engaging with life.
Read MoreAs we continue into the month of Nisan, we engage in the practice of tikkun halev— healing the hardened heart.
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