Counting the Omer: A Neshamah Recharge

The Counting of the Omer is a time for spiritual introspection and growth. During a time when many of us are feeling deflated and anxious about the state of the world, this ritual can help us to recharge our Neshamah, our soul.

Ritualwell is here for you! Through the 7-week period of the Omer, we’ll provide you with support, accountability, community and creative inspiration to do this spiritual work. 

• April 16, 2025: Ignite Your Omer Counting with a gathering led by Kohenet Sarah Chandler. Whether you’re new to counting or have participated in this ritual for many years, Sarah will provide us with a fresh perspective on the sefirah of hesed. How do you embody deeds of lovingkindness, g’milut hasadim? We will explore ancient and modern sources for love in action, through the sefirah of hesed. Whether you are looking to call upon divine love, to nourish self love or discover strategies for caring for others (without burnout), this workshop is for anyone who is ready to tap into the flow of hesed in the first week of the omer. 
• May 15, 2025: Nurture Your Omer Counting midway through the Omer with artist and Kohenet Bekah Starr.  We’ll begin with a creativity warm-up exercise, followed by an exploration of a Lag B’Omer artwork by a Jewish artist, uncovering new insights and art techniques. Explore how art can be studied and interpreted like Torah, revealing layers of meaning and inspiration. Then, create your own artistic response—whether through visual art, poetry, prayer, or short story—fostering creativity, artistic growth, and a deeper connection to Jewish artistic expression.Bekah will lead us in a generative workshop exploring what we’ve discovered through the Omer so far.
• June 4, 2025: Celebrate Your Counting with Ritualwell’s Adva Chattler and Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer. This is your time to honor your commitment and share your writing, art or reflections in community.

‘Counting the Omer: A Neshama Recharge’ is part of Ritualwell’s annual campaign to sustain our work. Ritualwell’s mission to create a welcoming space for individuals from diverse backgrounds who wish to embrace Jewish practice has become more vital than ever.

We know that you appreciate us being here for you. And we need you. Ritualwell’s free offerings are made possible by gifts from people like you.

Register now and support our mission as we support you through the Omer–and beyond.