This week’s blog explores the power of prayer in times of uncertainty—both global and personal.
From a heartfelt plea for peace in Israel and the Middle East, to Moses’ ancient cry for healing in Parashat Behaalotecha, we are reminded that even the simplest prayers can hold immense strength.
I’m also sharing “Healing Light,” a caregiver’s prayer for those walking beside a loved one through illness.
Illustrated Prayer
The Art of Blessing
This week’s blog explores the sacred power of blessing—how we give it, receive it, and embody it.
Featuring my latest illustration of the Priestly Blessing, a Contemporary Birkat Kohanim, nightly blessings I send to my daughter, a story of how one piece of art inspired a song, this post invites you to reflect on how you can use your unique gifts to be a blessing in the world.
We Journey Towards Sinai
As we enter the final week of the Omer and read the closing double portion of Leviticus, Behar–Bechukotai, we reflect on Malchut—sovereignty, sacred service, and divine presence. This post explores Torah teachings, original prayers, and journaling prompts to help you prepare your heart to receive the gift of Revelation at Sinai.
Answering the Call
Reflect, Remember & Retell Parashat Vayikra | Leviticus 1:1–5:26 This week we begin the Book of Leviticus with a single word: “Vayikra”—And [God] called to Moses… (Leviticus 1:1) This quiet call marks a turning point. After the thunder and fire of Mount Sinai, God now speaks in a softer voice—intimate, direct, and deeply personal. As I […]
Finding Hope in Uncertain Times
Parashat Pekudei – Exodus 38:21–40:38Rosh Chodesh Nisan | Concluding Sefer Shemot As we reach the end of the Book of Exodus, we encounter a moment of sacred stillness: “Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the Glory of God filled the Tabernacle.”— Exodus 40:34 This verse, which I chose to illustrate for Parashat Pekudei, […]
For Such a Time as This:
A Transformational Journey Purim and Parashat Ki Tisa: Two Stories of Transformation This week, we find ourselves between two powerful narratives—one from the Torah and one from Jewish history—that teach us about resilience, renewal, and stepping into our purpose. Meeting This Moment with Compassion Whether we see ourselves in the Israelites who made a mistake and needed […]