This week’s Torah portion, Korach, talks about rebellion and leadership, asking us to be aware of the intentions behind our words and actions.
How do we meet fear with awareness
And develop the capacity to respond to fear
With patience and compassion?
Blessings and greetings as we continue our journey from the mountain and celebrate the summer solstice.
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Let us honor the Torah that has been inscribed upon our hearts.
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May our prayers be rooted,
May they rise like incense,
May the offerings of our hands be received as a gift.
Psalm 141:2
The ancestors are rooting for us,
The generations to come are holding us in their prayers.
The ancestors are rooting for us,
The generations to come are holding us in their prayers.
During Tiferet
The month of Iyar arrives offering healing
And the great gift of second chances.
From the expanse of Chesed
We step into the week of Gevurah
Which brings
Restraint, Judgment, Discernment, Strength.
May the steadfast love of Chesed fill us all,
May it inspire our vision and devotion,
And may the exquisite generosity of earth remind us
That loving transformation is possible.
May the rituals, traditions, and holy calls of Pesach
Help us be present with love and courage.
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As we begin the month of Nisan and lift our eyes toward pesach let us contemplate these four questions with gentleness and care:
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What might be discovered,
What might grow and become,
When mystery, uncertainty,
Not knowing is given room to speak?
May we hold the grief we feel with reverence and care and may this help our tender hearts remain open to sadness and joys.
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Who knows?
Perhaps it is for this very moment that you became Queen. (Esther 4:14)
The holy work is complete
And of course, the holy work continues.
Stop, pause, rest,
Rejuvenate, replenish,
Because you are needed
The Mystery called:
Hinei makom iti—There is a place for you with me.
Exodus 33:21
I place upon my heart
The intention to be present,
Even in the face of loss and grief.
You are needed
You are necessary.
Your gifts are essential.