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.
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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.
The Power of Prayer
Prayer has become one of the ways I keep showing up—with hope, courage and love—through overwhelming times. In this post, I share how prayer journaling became part of my spiritual practice, along with handwritten prayers, healing prayer templates, and customizable Mi Shebeirach offerings from ZenScribe.
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.
Sharing Our Stories
In this reflection on Acharei Mot–Kedoshim, I share a personal update on my family’s cancer journey, the lifesaving importance of BRCA awareness for Ashkenazi Jews, and the spiritual strength of Netzach that helps us keep going with love, courage, and elevated intention.
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.