YERUSHA – Building a legacy for future generations.
Building a legacy for future generations.
by Kohenet Ruach D’vorah Grenn
Shekhinah is She Who Dwells Within… Shekhinah is God as the Presence, mother, nurturer, protector, Sabbath Queen, the Moon…the Torah, compassionate one and so much more…Rabbi Leah Novick notes that She “hovers over all creation as the guardian of truth and justice”
by Rabbi Nadya Gross
This year I am watching the dance of the sefirot through the Omer counting. As we arrive at the week of Yesod [foundation], the attributes we’ve encountered all come together once again. They are like circle dancers drawing together toward the center of the circle. They form the foundation on which the world, as we know it, is built.
by Kohenet Ruach D’vorah Grenn
The Sefira of Hod on the Tree of Life is fascinating, and non-binary. It is vibrant and engaged, yet other times quiet in its brilliance; deliberative in its self-reflection; prophetic yet humble. It has the capacity for spiritual leadership, yet is able to acknowledge others’ contributions and step back when needed.
by Rabbi Nadya Gross
Netzach literally means perpetuity, everlastingness. I remember a conversation with Reb Zalman where I was expressing my judgment about the practice of naming spaces and whole buildings after the donor – wondering aloud if they would give as much if they weren’t rewarded in that way. Reb Zalman looked at me with such loving concern and asked …
by Kohenet Ruach D’vorah Grenn
Tiferet is another beautifully multi-faceted, divine, and human attribute on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. It represents and embodies balance, harmony, beauty, compassion, truth, the heart and more. Tiferet also plays a role in creating divine union with Shekhinah, the Presence, Sabbath Queen on Friday nights, as we enter the holy temple in time…
