Noticing Awe in a Frightening Time
I want to begin by naming something plainly: We are living in a moment that is frightening and destabilizing. And I want to offer a spiritual practice for keeping your heart whole: Awe.
The Call That is Answered by Presence
Our foundational narrative of moving from slavery to freedom begins with waking up and becoming present. In this week’s Torah portion, Moses tends his sheep in the wilderness, and he notices a bush that is on fire but not being consumed.
Finding Trust in Uncertain Times
When the ground feels unsteady, one of the most grounding things we can do is get specific — naming what, and who, we actually trust. Rabbi Jill shares her list and invites you to make your own.
“What If” Thinking – Don’t Do It
If you want to practice mindfulness, one of the worst things you can do is engage in “what if” thinking.
The Journey You Did Not Choose
We are all on a journey right now. A journey we did not choose, did not anticipate, and did not plan for. We have had trips canceled, weddings postponed, jobs lost.
Two Spiritual Approaches to COVID-19
Whoever you are, wherever you are, you are affected by the current pandemic of COVID-19 coronavirus. I want to offer a few spiritual approaches and insights that I hope are helpful or comforting, no matter your spiritual tradition. Whether you are worried about your elderly parents or your chronically ill child. Some of you live …
Gratitude Is A Practice
it is possible to learn how to be more grateful and thankful. Here are some practices to build gratitude into your life. Rabbi Jill Zimmerman.
Find Your Place
I remember one clear moment when I knew I had found “my place.” In my 4th year of rabbinic school I participated in a 5-day Jewish spirituality retreat.* We studied the Zohar’s interpretation of the Torah portion “Lech Lecha.” The Zohar, Judaism’s mystical interpretation of the Hebrew Bible, has a fascinating read on this text …
