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.

Day 33 הוד שבהוד Hod SheBeHod

How did a day of rejoicing turn into a day of mourning? A Peak experience into the nadir of despair for so many? Chasin kadosh - Holy Protector - I am sure that this is not what You intended. B’rov tuve’cha naheil adateicha. Shavateinu kabeil ushma tza’akateinu Yodeia Ta’alumot. With your vast goodness, guide your community. Receive our pleas and hear our cries, Knower of Secrets.

Today, may we together work to repair the sefirah - the Divine realm - of Humility within Awe. Awe within Gratitude. Gratitude within Splendor. Splendor within Receptivity. Receptivity within Humility. Humility within Awe…

Omer Day 34 יסוד שבהוד Yesod SheBeHod

Omer Day 32 נצח שבהוד Netzach SheBeHod