Category Archives: Torah/Life Writings
The Haircut
I had never been so thin as an adult. I was experimenting with being on a “cleanse” and ate only non-processed food, did not eat past 7 p.m. and drank more water. I wouldn’t even eat ketchup or anything made … Continue reading
Musings on praying for healing: What are we doing when we offer a Misheberach (Jewish healing blessing)
“Most versions of the Misheberach include language something like this: May the One who blessed our ancestors bless those who are ill and heal them. Give them a complete healing of body, mind, and spirit.” What are we doing when … Continue reading
The Hineini* Moment (post 32 years – belated mother’s day reflections)
Birthing No resistance Full body The sounds, the moans The hands, the sipping of water, the power of the job at hand 100%, nothing less Hineini, Here I am mother becoming mother “What do I do now?” I asked Gabriella … Continue reading
Mezuzah* Musings
Every day we walk through doorways Inside to outside Outside to inside Life to death Sickness to health Birthing into life Several times a day-an opportunity to receive the kiss from the mezuzah on our way The (prayer) — to … Continue reading
Wednesday Shabbat
I Shabbat afternoon, that sweet part of the day. There is sleepiness with a special scent. Longing for more but not sad. Timelessness with the awareness that Shabbat will be leaving in a few hours. Gratitude for the day. A … Continue reading
Check out Shifrah’s take on Psalm 119
Haiku: Psalm 119:33-40 —-verses that begin with the letter hey ה
In my series of stanzas from Psalm 119 that spell either my or Judith’s Hebrew name, I offer you today the 8 verses of the letter HEY ה which I did in Haiku form. I have completed my name (חיה) … Continue reading
With Your Hand You Created Me (Psalm 119:73)
I was born to my mother. With her love she created me. I grew inside of her. She pushed me out, fed me, rocked me, sang to me. As she approached her end, I became her mother Feeding her, singing … Continue reading
Psalm 119, Verses for Healing
Psalm 119 is written alephbetically. There are 8 verses that begin with the Hebrew letter aleph, 8 verses that begin with the Hebrew letter bet, etc. The Psalm goes through all of the 22 letters of the Hebrew AlephBet, each … Continue reading
Hear my Voice, Hear What is on my Heart
(Inspired by Psalm 20* Intended to be read aloud for full impact.) We call, there is an answer. We don’t call, there is no answer. It’s pretty simple. It’s hard to remember to call. It’s easier to sink into the … Continue reading
Chaya's Garden 