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.
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Seeking the Path to Wholeness
This week’s Torah portion, Pinchas, reminds us that healing is possible even in turbulent times. As we move through the Three Weeks and begin to prepare our hearts for the work of T’shuvah, The Path to Wholeness invites us to pause, reconnect, and seek peace—within ourselves and with the Divine.
Sacred Spaces:
“How goodly are your tents, O Jacob…”
This week’s blog reflects on sacred space, both physical and spiritual. I share my Torah illumination and prayer for parasha Balak, photos from the ALEPH Kallah, a heartfelt prayer for those impacted by the Texas floods, and an invitation to join my Zoom Havurah.
Sacred Space, Sacred Memory
Inspired by Parashat Chukat, this reflection weaves sacred space, communal memory, and the enduring legacy of those who helped shape Jewish Renewal.
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.