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 12 הוד שבגבורה Hod SheBiG’vurah

Awe. Gratitude. Wow! Space. Humility. Presence within Might. Power. Boundaries. Strength. Discernment. Yir’ah*.

1) What is it about Boundaries that invites trust? It is in the Space within the Boundaries that the magic happens.

2) A consuming fire. Four lives preserved through a combination of split-second Discernment and mystery. The ground shakes beneath my feet. My spirit trembles.

3) Gratitude for the web of Strength that is always there. A tapestry of Presence, seen and unseen. Every thread working in concert to keep me whole.

Today may the mysteries of Awe bring you Strength. May you find comfort in the Boundaries that open Space. May Gratitude flow with Power through your very lifebreath.

*Yir’ah = fearsome awe, awesome fear. Another name for Gevurah in Hasidic tradition.

Omer Day 13 יסוד שבגבורה Yesod SheBiG’vurah

Omer Day 11 נצח שבגבורה Netzach SheBiG'vurah