The journey from the slavery of Egypt recounted on the Seder night(s) to the pinnacle of Revelation on Sinai is a long one, and the kabbalists who identified the Omer with the sefirot that mark each week (and each day) knew that there would be time to reflect on each of God’s major attributes before Shavuot arrived. It is telling, though, that we begin the … Continue reading Hesed – חסד
Hockey, like all sports, is a world unto itself. Full of ancient rivalries, team colors and precise pre-game rituals (for players and fans alike), the parallels to religious traditions are not hard to find. In fact, it seems clear that professional sports occupies the same place for many people in the 21st century that religion used to, and without having to learn a foreign language, … Continue reading Hockey & The Omer: Tapping Into Something Bigger
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Sports lovers rejoice! While the entire Jewish world is focused on Passover, as soon as the first day of Passover is over, we are headed to Omertime! The Omer is a 49 day period between Passover and Shavuot when it’s a mitzvah to say a blessing and count each day. This incredibly simple, two minute nightly ritual, is also deeply mystical and can be the … Continue reading We’re Going to Omertime
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