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 40 הוד שביסוד Hod SheBiYsod

Humility. Space. Gratitude. Receptivity. Splendor. Awe. Wow! within Foundation. Connection. Creation. Grounding. Roots.

1) Modah ani - I am so grateful. Smiles. Presence. Companionship. Reassurance. Encouragement. Honesty. Trust. Freedom. Affirmation. Compassion. Laughter. Music. Prayer. Nourishment. Connection. Without number, like the sands of the sea and the stars of the sky are the gifts I have Received from you and you and you and you and you and…

2) Silver lining doesn’t even begin to describe the way the light plays around the edges of the clouds. Every morning, through my eastern-facing window, the Splendor of Creation is on display again and again, perpetually renewed.

3) A momentary lapse. What do I do? How do I proceed? I make Space for the wisdom at the Root. I don’t have to figure it out.

Today, may you find joy through the Gratitude of Connection. May you know where you fit in the scheme of the Foundation. May the Splendor of Creation fill you with wonder.

Omer Day 41 יסוד שביסוד Yesdod SheBiYsod

Omer Day 39 נצח שביסוד Netzach SheBiYsod