Who Am I? Adar II, Week 2

Adar Sheni challenges us to notice the masks we put on to appear acceptable to ourselves and others and to perhaps let these masks fall away allowing ourselves to be revealed in more of our fullness.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InMarch 12, 2019Adar II

Adar II, Week 1 — A Prayer for Rosh Hodesh

May the mighty winds of this time bring blessings of transformation and renewal.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InMarch 7, 2019Adar II

Releasing. Adar II, Week 1

The Mystery is Transformation, the Infinite responds in the moment we call. (Psalm 20:10)

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InMarch 5, 2019Adar II

Adar I , Week 4 — Stop, Pause, Rest

As we come into the final week of Adar Rishon, may we listen in the Torah’s call and be mindful of how we spend our time.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InFebruary 28, 2019Adar I

Time is on Your Side. Adar I, Week 4

We take time during this week to give thanks to our ancestors and send blessings to the children.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InFebruary 26, 2019Adar I

Adar I , Week 3 — There is a Place for You with Me

Listen, the Mystery calls:

There is a place for you with me.

I am standing right beside you.

And this is my name:

Compassion, Grace, Patience, Love, Truth, Generosity, Forgiveness.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InFebruary 21, 2019Adar I

Place these Words Upon Your Heart. Adar I, Week 3

What we focus on—the intentions, ideas and attributes we bring into our system—shapes and guides our actions. Energy follows intention.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InFebruary 19, 2019Adar I

Adar I , Week 2 — Let Me Surround You

Place the sacred before your eyes.

And inscribe visions, ideals and dreams upon your heart.

Bring forth your offerings.

Lift up your gifts.

Weekly Torah, Weekly FocusAway InFebruary 14, 2019Adar I

Where Does the Time Go? Adar I, Week 2

Adar Rishon, the first Adar, is an extra month—additional time. Added only 7 times every 19 years, its presence calls us to wonder about and explore our relationship to time. How do we engage with this precious gift?

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InFebruary 12, 2019Adar I

Shevat Week 4 — Coming Down from the Mountain

After the thunder, the lightning, the fire and smoke of Mt. Sinai—

After the experience of the Infinite filling us with light and love—

How do we live?

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InJanuary 31, 2019Shevat

Shevat 5779 — The Ten Utterances

As we stand at Mt. Sinai and amid thunder, lightening and a mountain filled with flames, we listen as the One speaks to our hearts.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InJanuary 24, 2019Ten Utterances

Shevat Week 2 — At the Shores of the Sea

Stopping will help you discover what gives you faith and courage.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InJanuary 17, 2019

Video: Month of Shevat

The trees, rivers, rocks and sky are our companions and guides.

Weekly Focus, Weekly Torah, VideoAway InJanuary 10, 2019Shevat

26 Tevet 5779 – Gather

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InJanuary 3, 2019Tevet

Tevet Week 3 — Let Us Keep Rising Together

The Book of Exodus opens with courageous acts of women.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InDecember 27, 2018Tevet

Video: Rabbi Yael Levy - Month of Tevet

We must find the capacity to be present and step into the unknown.

Weekly Focus, Weekly Torah, VideoAway InDecember 19, 2018Tevet

Tevet Week 1 – Treasures of the Dark

We can tell our stories in ways that encourage blame and guilt
Anger, resentment and pain.
And we can tell our stories in ways
That seek connection, that encourage love
And turn us toward forgiveness.

Weekly Focus, Weekly TorahAway InDecember 13, 2018Tevet