Honoring the Beauty of What Is Parashat Kedoshim • Week 5 of the Omer: HodThemes: Gratitude • Empathy • Humility • Holiness Called to Holiness This week’s Torah portion, Kedoshim, begins with a sacred invitation:“You shall be holy, for I, Adonai your God, am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). Holiness, in this context, is not an abstract ideal but a conscious practice—rooted in kindness, honesty, justice, and compassion. It is a call to embody our highest values, and to recognize the spark of Divinity implanted within ourselves and everyone we meet. This image serves as a visual mantra—a watercolor whisper from the soul reminding us that holiness is our birthright and our calling. Sacred Stillness, Sacred Space Holiness often begins in quiet moments—in the stillness where we become attuned to what is true for us in this moment. As I wrote in one of my many journaling pages, we are each an expression of God’s Holy presence. A Transformative Realization We embark on a transformative journey when we recognize that we are holy because we are created in the image of the Divine. […]
Prayer
Journey Toward Wholeness:
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.
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. […]
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 […]
Invitation to Dwell
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 […]