This week’s Torah portion, Re’eh, reminds us that life is filled with choices—both large and small—and that our decisions ripple outward to shape the world around us. As we welcome the month of Elul, a season of cheshbon hanefesh (soul-accounting), may we choose wisely, bless abundantly, and prepare our hearts for the journey of t’shuvah.
Prayer
Finding Our Way Back: A Journey of Alignment and Intention
As we begin the Book of Devarim and approach Tisha B’Av, we’re invited to reflect on the words that shape our stories and the values that guide our return. This week’s blog features a prayer for alignment, a Torah illustration inspired by Deuteronomy 1:1, journaling prompts for intentional living, and an invitation to join our Elul Explorations: Five Gates of Growth.
Illuminating Choices, Strengthening Each Other
This week’s double Torah portion, Matot–Masei, invites us to reflect on the power of our choices and the sacredness of our journeys. From the request to settle outside the Promised Land to the detailed recounting of the Israelites’ travels, we are reminded that every step we take—and every decision we make—shapes not only our own path but the path of those who travel with us.
Finding Hope in Uncertain Times:
This week’s blog explores how to hold on to hope during uncertain times, how to let our inner light shine in the darkness, and how to draw strength from community. It includes a prayer for Israel, and my illustration and prayer for this week’s Torah portion, Shelach. I’ve also included an updated version of my 10 Tools for Challenging Times, with journaling prompts to help guide your own spiritual exploration.
Prayers for Peace, Strength, Hope and Healing
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.
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.