Rabbi Jill’s Latest Blog Posts
Come Home This New Year
There are several images of this time of year – the Jewish High Holy Days – that float in my consciousness. Like background music, they hum.
The Promise of Transformation: Your Elul Journey Begins
As summer’s final chapters unfold and we’re desperate to squeeze every drop from these golden days, something else starts stirring at the edges of awareness. We know that the High Holy Days are approaching. And in this incredibly challenging year for Jews all over the world, we need community and reflection more than ever. Right …
Despite Shame, Here’s What To Celebrate Today
It feels impossible to find joy in a national celebration when I’m watching policies unfold that contradict the values this country should represent. How do you honor a place you love when you’re witnessing…
A Blessing for Those Who Keep Showing Up
The moments that test our humanity have a way of returning. In the spring of 2020, as images of separated families and children in cages pierced our collective consciousness, something beautiful emerged alongside the heartbreak. Voices rose from every corner of our communities—neighbors, friends, strangers —all refusing to let cruelty masquerade as policy. In that …
Join the 10-Day Mindfulness Challenge Today
We are living through times that are overwhelming and soul-crushing. It’s too too much! Many of you may feel stretched too thin, unmoored and destabilized. You are not alone. These are very daunting times for our hearts and souls. AND YET: Every breath you take can shift your entire day. By pausing – even for …
Embracing Uncertainty: Cultivating Hope
Hanukkah Night 8: We light all the candles! I am sad to see Hanukkah 2024 end. The lights of the menorah have increased every night. My social media feeds are filled up with light. The unique menorahs, lit by diverse families from around the world are amazingly joyful. This Hanukkah with its sparkling light has …
The Joy of Jewish Learning: A Hanukkah Reflection
Tonight’s guest post was written by Rabbi Oren Postrel, a friend and colleague. On this seventh night of Hanukkah, he talks about how we find joy in Jewish study and learning. R. Jill The Path With Heart community continues to kindle the bright flames of Hanukkah. Over the past seven nights, we have looked at …
Gratitude Lessons from Hanukkah
You may be challenged to find gratitude when the world is burning. Our greatest spiritual teachers encourage us to find gratitude in even the smallest things. This practice builds our resilience and endurance so that we won’t be consumed by grief and fear. As we come to the sixth night of Hanukkah, with the increasing …
