Teachings Archive

Video: Rabbi Yael Levy — Months of Adar

The two months of Adar begin this week with a mighty ruach, reminding us to cultivate curiosity and wonder.

Daily IntentionsAway InFebruary 7, 2019Adar I, Adar

Adar I, Week 1

This first week of Adar Rishon, we ask ourselves with gentle kindness:

What is my relationship with happiness?

Daily IntentionsAway InFebruary 4, 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

18 Shevat 5779 —Listening Deeply into the Heart of All Things

“I”, “we”, “you”, “us” disappear. There is only One. Only One.

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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

17 Shevat 5779 — Mysterious Unfolding of Creation

Let us recognize and bless the Mysterious unfolding of creation,

In each moment

Now and always.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 23, 2019Shevat

16 Shevat 5779 — Garment of Destiny

"We are tied together in the single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality. And whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly."

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 22, 2019Shevat, Martin Luther King Jr.

15 Shevat 5779 — Remembering and Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

In honor of Dr. King may we love more.
In the name of love may we reach out to each other and offer help and solace.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 21, 2019Shevat, Martin Luther King Jr.

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

10 Shevat 5779 — And the Waters Became Sweet

He cried out to the One

And the One showed him a tree.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 16, 2019Shevat

9 Shevat 5779 — Truth of the Earth

May we listen to the truths the Earth is telling.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 15, 2019Shevat

8 Shevat 5779 —Do Not Be Afraid

Do not be afraid. Stand and see the transformation that is possible.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 14, 2019Shevat

7 Shevat 5779 — Everything We Do Mends the Cosmos

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 13, 2019Shevat

4 Shevat 5779 — I Am in the Shattering

The Mystery calls: Come toward what is difficult,

What is painful or frightening—And I will be there.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 10, 2019Shevat

Video: Month of Shevat

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

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

3 Shevat 5779 — Every Part of the Vegetable World

Every part of the vegetable world is singing a song

And bringing forth a secret

Of the Divine Mystery of the creation.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 9, 2019Shevat

2 Shevat 5779 — To Be Like A Tree

To be like a tree planted by streams of water,

Whose fruit comes in its time.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 8, 2019Shevat

1 Shevat 5779 — Welcoming the Month of Shevat

The heavens belong to the Mystery,

But the earth is given to humankind.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 7, 2019Shevat

29 Tevet 5779 — Give Thanks for Each Other

On this last day of the Hebrew month of Tevet

Let’s give thanks for each other.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 6, 2019Tevet

26 Tevet 5779 — When the Soul Cries

Let us make choices for healing and connection.

Daily IntentionsAway InJanuary 3, 2019Tevet

Teachings Archive

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