hazzan Diana Brewer was ordained through the aleph ordination program. she leads prayer services regularly at the jewish community of amherst, and is on the staff of the davvenen leadership training institute.

Omer Day 3 תפארת שבחסד Tiferet SheBeChesed

Beauty. Heart. Compassion. Balance. Harmony within Love. Generosity. Lovingkindness. Boundless Giving. Extension.

1) Reach Out. Inquire, explore until the Beauty of the stories comes pouring forth and fills the Loving Heart with Compassion.

2) Growth is flow and guidance. Buds hint at Beauty awaiting her opportunity to make herself known. The Generous sun coaxes, gently restrained by the simple fact of seasons.

3) Letting go, Love, and understanding. These are the three powers.* Letting go is the gateway to truly Loving. Opening to truly Loving is the gateway to understanding. Understanding is the gateway to Compassion.

May you be blessed today with the Beauty found within the stories. May your Boundless Love coax your curiosity. May your curiosity bring the Compassion of understanding.

* For more on this, check out this conversation between Thich Nhat Hanh and Brother David Steindl-Rast.

Omer Day 4 נצח שבחסד Netzach SheBeChesed

Omer Day 2 גבורה שבחסד Gevurah SheBeChesed