Category: Counting the Omer

A Different Way of Counting the Omer

A Different Way of Counting the Omer

by Rabbi Jill Hausman
April 3, 2022
The sefirot can be regarded a progressive stepping down of the power of God until it can come into our physical world.
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Counting COVID: From Omer to Omer!

Counting COVID: From Omer to Omer!

By Betsy Teutsch
March 17, 2021
The journey from Mitzrayaim to Merkhav
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Liberating the Creative Self through the Omer

Liberating the Creative Self through the Omer

By D’vorah Horn
April 7, 2019
I am liberating myself, I am crossing the yam soof into the unknown
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How to Design an Artistic Omer Counting Practice

Art For Healing: A Path from the Sacred Intentionality of Counting the Omer

By D'vorah Horn
March 20, 2018
By holding the intention for the day ... I was able to let come forth what had to come ... in both image and word.
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The Shoe Shine Man: Omer Day 48 – Yesod sh'be'Malchut

The Shoe Shine Man: Omer Day 48 – Yesod sh’be’Malchut

By Nicole Fix
May 28, 2017
Wasn't this man's dignity more important than my shoes? 
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Almost Home: Omer 45

Almost Home: Omer 45, Tiferet sh’be’Malchut

By Alden Solovy
May 22, 2017
I can feel the energy of the mountain. Our pace has quickened. There are gifts awaiting.
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Omer Day 35: Malchut sh’be’Hod – Greatness in Humility

Omer Day 35: Malchut sh’be’Hod – Greatness in Humility

By David Ebenbach
May 15, 2017
This is the great apparent paradox of humility: being clear about your limits makes you and your authority stronger. 
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Omer Day 26: Hod sh’be’Netzach – The Humility of Endurance

Omer Day 26: Hod sh’be’Netzach – The Humility of Endurance

By Zachary Wiener
May 2, 2017
No one told me that much of my rabbinical school life would be spent in my car.
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Omer Day 17: Tiferet sh'be'Tiferet – Practicing Self-Compassion

Omer Day 17: Tiferet sh’be’Tiferet – Practicing Self-Compassion

By Lauren Tuchman
April 27, 2017
Who are we to take time for ourselves, to tend to our own needs, when our communities are under attack?
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Grieving through the Omer

Grieving through the Omer

By Kami Knapp
April 21, 2017
What do we do when our Jewish practices are painful, when instead of anticipation and joy one is filled with hesitancy and dread?
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