Matot-Masei reminds us that we are not meant to journey alone. May we find strength along the way—and become a source of strength for those who travel beside us.
Journey
At the Crossroads of Grief and Blessing
At the crossroads of grief and blessing, Parashat Chukat-Balak reminds us that sorrow and joy can coexist. Chukat gives us permission to grieve, while Balak opens our hearts to unexpected blessing, courage, and the sacred light that helps us continue the journey.
Healing Light
In this deeply personal reflection on Parashat Beha’alotecha, I write about finding strength in overwhelming times, praying for healing for those I love, and the sacred call to create communities of dignity, blessing, and belonging during Pride Month.
Journey Towards Revelation
As Shavuot leads us back to Sinai and Parashat Naso offers the timeless words of the Priestly Blessing, I’m sharing original prayers, artwork, and a reflection on what it means to receive blessing—and become a blessing. I’m also highlighting ZenScribe, a beautiful and easy way to create personalized Judaic certificates, with a 30% discount through the end of May.
Hope, Healing and Holding On
This week, Torah, the Jewish calendar, and personal experience converge in a powerful way. As we read Parashat Tazria-Metzora, enter the healing month of Iyar, and count the Omer through the lens of Tiferet, I reflect on what it means to hold hope and heartbreak at the same time while accompanying both my daughter and my father on their cancer journeys.
Hidden Blessings and Beginning Again
When Everything Changes Genesis 45:5 Parashat Vayigash brings us to a moment of profound emotional reckoning. Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers and reframes years of betrayal and suffering with words that continue to echo across generations: “for it was to preserve life that God sent me before you.” (Genesis 45:5) Joseph does not deny the […]