Shana Tova. Much blessing and love as we begin 5782.
Read MoreMay the fires of devotion inspire loving and courageous offerings of our hearts and hands.
Read MoreThe Torah calls,
You stand here today with everyone,
With all those who came before you,
And all those who will come after.
Read MoreThe turning doesn’t make the sadness disappear,
It doesn’t negate the tragedies, or nullify the pain,
But it does bring us into connection
Read MoreI will wait for you to remember
That you were born into this fragile existence
To let your heart shatter and shine.
We continue into the month of Elul with the call to do hesbon hanefesh, to take an accounting of our soul, to explore who we are and ask ourselves:
Read MoreReturn to me and I will return to you. (Zecaria 1:3)
Return, Ani l’dodi, v’dodi li, (Song of Songs 6:3)
What does the Infinite ask of you?
To be in awe of the Unfolding Mystery,
To walk in the paths of truths.
Read MoreMay our lives be for healing.
May our lives be for peace.
Spring up from the well, waters of life. We sing to the waters, to the Source of all. (Numbers 21:17)
Read MoreAs we enter the month of Tammuz, which begins today, June 10, the mystics call us to focus our attention on perception. This is a month to rectify our eyesight, they teach. It is a time to notice what shapes, influences and colors how and what we see.
Read MoreIn this week’s Torah portion Shelach Lecha,
We witness the power of fear.
I lift my eyes to the mountains,
From where does my help come?
May Shavuot 5781 open our hearts to understanding and wisdom. May it open the paths to healing and peace.
Read MoreHineni: here I am
I am present,
I am willing.
Even as the mind races,
Even as thoughts demand that things should be different,
Be with what is.
You are holy.
All life is holy
And the world needs your love.
May the Mystery unfold in justice and love.
Read MoreAll the more reason, the Infinite Presence responds,
For you to feel your beauty and shine your light with love.
This is the world’s greatest desire.
We come to Pesach, the Festival of Liberation, and
The Mystery calls