Counting the Omer

Counting the Omer/S’firat Ha-Omer

Making Every Day Count
Omer Counting Spiritual Practice
Thursdays (April 16-May 21)
7:45-8:15 pm
From Passover through the holiday of Shavuot in late May, we observe a centering practice called Counting the Omer. The psalmist says, “Give us the wisdom to count our days,” and during this time of uncertainty and waiting, our Omer practice will guide us in finding meaning in each day. Join Rabbi Copeland this week, and then on Thursday evenings through May 21, for a short, spiritual closing of the day: a chant, a kavannah (intention) for the week utilizing Jewish mystical wisdom, and counting the day together. Drop in whenever you can. We will be using Cantor Bernstein’s Omer counter tool to help us stay on track. No experience with this simple ritual is necessary, but if you wish to guide your own practice or learn more about the practice, search for a copy of Counting the Omer: A Kabbalistic Meditation Guide by Min Kantrowitz, or use Rami Shapiro’s excellent online Omer Journal. For more information contact [email protected].

Topic: Making Every Day Count: Omer Counting Spiritual Practice
Time: Apr 16, 2020 07:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until May 21, 2020, 6 occurrence(s)
Apr 23, 2020 07:45 PM
Apr 30, 2020 07:45 PM
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