How do we choose joy when our hearts are heavy and the world feels unsteady? This reflection for Adar and Parashat Vayakhel explores what it means to hold sorrow and joy together through community, gratitude, prayer, creativity, and hope.
Exodus
Invitation to Dwell
Exodus 29:45 reminds us that God isn’t distant—God dwells among us. This week’s reflection explores the Ner Tamid, an original prayer, inspirational art, a Purim resource from Bayit’s Liturgical Arts Working Group, and guided journaling questions.
Divine Connections
Parashat Terumah reminds us that sacred space doesn’t begin with architecture—it begins with willing hearts. Through the Mishkan of the soul, a prayer for Divine Connection, and stories of Jewish Arts Week community projects, this week’s reflection invites you to build holiness within yourself and among others.
Sojourn to Sinai
Parashat Yitro brings us to Sinai—and to Exodus 20:8: “Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it.” This week’s prayer, practice, and journaling prompts invite you to shift into silence, settle into stillness, and sojourn into spaciousness.
Standing on Holy Ground
A Parashat Shemot reflection on Exodus 3:14—“Ehyeh asher ehyeh”—and the burning bush as an invitation to turn aside, pay attention, and stand on holy ground.