For Healing and Love

For Healing and Love

As the book of Beresheet, comes to a close,
Joseph is aware that his life will soon end.
He says to his brothers,
Do not be afraid.
Do not be afraid, I am not all powerful.
Do not be afraid, our actions produce results
That are often different from what we had intended.
Life unfolds as it will. And the Infinite Mystery is always present.
Joseph spoke these words with kindness right to their hearts. (Genesis 50:19-2)

The first book of the Torah ends with a turn toward love and healing.
And with a deep bow to the Infinite Mystery that encompasses and calls forth all life.

As we come to the end of this book of creation
Let us remember that we are here together,
Beautiful and tender beings,
Doing our best to weave lives of goodness and blessing.
Let us call on the wisdom of those with whom we share this dance:
The ancestors and the children’s, children’s children,
The trees, birds, waters and sky,
Let us ask for their help and guidance.
And let us bow to the Mystery
And rise together for healing and love.

Rabbi Yael

This Week's Audio Teachings

This week as we come to the end of the book of Beresheet, we open our awareness to our interconnection with all life and place love upon our hearts. Listen to the recording of today's Meditation Sit with Rabbi Yael Levy on Soundcloud or on the A Way In website. Listen to the recording of this week's Torah Study on the A Way In website or on Soundcloud.