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Journey Toward Wholeness:

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This week’s Torah portions, Tazria–Metzora, explore themes of disconnection, healing, and reintegration. While ancient in origin, these stories speak directly to our spiritual journey—especially as we count the Omer and reflect on the Sefirot, the Divine qualities within.

In my latest blog post, I share how the Kabbalistic Tree of Life can help illuminate our inner process of transformation. You’ll also see new artwork integrating the Sefirot with a vibrant tree illustration—reminding us that growth is rooted, sacred, and cyclical.

From the Fire to Freedom:

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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. […]

Answering the Call

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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 […]

Invitation to Dwell

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As I read the Torah portion each week, I look for something that inspires me to illuminate God’s word. In Parashat Tetzaveh, I was drawn to a verse nestled between the lengthy description of the holy garments worn by the priests and the detailed instructions for making the altar: I love this verse because it reminds me that God is […]

The Power of Collective Contribution

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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 […]