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Chanukah Night #5: Books & Movies

Tonight we light the 5th Chanukah candle. Here’s tonight’s question: What are 5 books that have been influential or made a difference to you this year? This year, my selections represent the kind of learning and comfort I needed including a tv series that was a welcome distraction. Here is my list for this year: …

Chanukah Night #3: Music & Poetry

Tonight we light the 3rd candle. The question is: What 3 musicians, poets or artists inspire you? This past year, I have depended on music and poetry. Here are mine. I hope you will add yours in the comments. I could name so many but here are my top three: 1) Batya Levine whose music …

Folding The Laundry

I hereby dedicate every laundry folding to you,and every drawer newly organized – I promise I will slow down – poem for my mom.

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.

Are You Ready To Take A Breath?

Stop right now. Put your hand on your heart and take a breath. What a time we are in. There is so much free-floating anxiety and fear. Trust in institutions is shattered. It is not only the political climate. There is the fear of out-of-control climate change and the coronavirus. Truth itself is questioned. We …

Increase the Light

Tonight we light the 3rd candle of Hanukkah. The story of Hanukkah is that even in the darkest of times, we make light. The tradition is that we light a new candle for each of the 8 nights of the holiday, thereby increasing the light each night. The rabbis understood that light was not just …

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.

You Were Created For Just This Moment

Please – for just one moment – Breathe in: You are a precious sacred being unlike any other on this earth. Exhale: love & compassion for every other creature on this earth. You were created for just this moment – to be uniquely you in this world so desperately in need of love & compassion that …

Love Fiercely

I wrote this poem, Love Fiercely, when I turned 50. I’m reminded of it today when it is clear that while much may not be in my control, how I live my life, IS. What we pay attention to matters. Love fiercely, Do not be afraid of giving your all, Find friends who bring …

Day Seven, Journey of the Soul: Making the Omer Count

WALKING THE SPIRITUAL PATH WEBINARS BEGIN TUESDAY 4/30. CLICK here for more info! DAY SEVEN* Welcome to the seventh day of the journey. We continue with this week’s kavannah (intention), which is Waking Up. (Journey of the Soul: Making the Omer Count is a project of Rabbi Jill Zimmerman and Rabbi Cindy Enger. To …