As Shavuot approaches, we stand at the sacred intersection of Parashat Bamidbar and the culmination of the Omer journey. In this week’s post, I share two prayers—Journey to the Mountain and Journey Toward Revelation—along with journaling prompts and reflections on what it means to be counted, to be called, and to receive Torah anew.
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Journey Toward Revelation: Reflections on Counting the Omer
As we journey from freedom to revelation, the Counting of the Omer invites us to grow, reflect, and transform. Check out the art, inspiration, and journaling prompts in this week’s Blog!
Distinguishing the Holy
Counting the Omer, Yom HaShoah, Journaling prompts for the week of Gevurah
From the Fire to Freedom:
Reflections on Parashat Tzav and the Journey of the Omer As we prepare for Passover and begin the sacred practice of Counting the Omer, Parashat Tzav reminds us of the enduring flame—“a perpetual fire shall be kept burning on the altar, it shall not go out” (Leviticus 6:6). This verse became the foundation for this week’s Torah illustration. […]
Holy Space, Holy Time
An exploration of Parashat Vayakhel, and using our gifts to help build sacred spaces for community.
The Power of Collective Contribution
Parashat Terumah: Building Community Parashat Terumah (Exodus 25:1–27:19) opens with God speaking to Moses: “Speak to the Israelites, and let them take for Me a gift (terumah); from every person whose heart so moves them.” This verse introduces a key theme of the parasha: giving as an act of the heart. The construction of the Mishkan(Tabernacle), a sacred space […]