Category: 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.
Counting COVID: From Omer to Omer!
By Betsy Teutsch
March 17, 2021
The journey from Mitzrayaim to Merkhav
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
How to Design an Artistic Omer Counting Practice
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.
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? 
Almost Home: Omer 45
By Alden Solovy
May 22, 2017
I can feel the energy of the mountain. Our pace has quickened. There are gifts awaiting.
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. 
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.
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?
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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