Each week, we read a different section of the Torah. Sometimes we read stories about our ancestors’ journeys. Sometimes we read details about the ancient Temple or complex lists of laws. Whatever the content, the Torah portion (or parashah) is frequently the basis for discussions and sermons at Shabbat services in synagogue and throughout the week. Torah text has also been the inspiration for many contemporary songs, poems, and prayers.
A kavannah before the prayer mah tovu or for parshat Balak
Guided meditations based on midrashim relating to the splitting of the sea in the Exodus story
Praying for strength to emerge from our narrow places in order to enter into the promised land
A meditation calling on texts that compare human beings to a tree
Savoring the sweetness of the stories of our people
A poem to make make space for mourning during the Passover seder
This song, celebrating Miriam’s song at the sea, is great for the seder. Give everyone a tamborine!
Based on the Parasha Lech L’cha, this meditation urges the mourner to move forward in life
Go forth to a place I will show you, a land you don’t know
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