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Counting the Omer in Song: Hesed and Sault

For each week of the Counting of the Omer, we plan one or two (or more, if the motivation strikes) posts that tie the theme of the week to songs/artists that do not come from within Judaism but whose approach…

Blog B Omer: Jewish Mysticism Meets Progressive Movements (DAY 1)

Where Jewish Chakras meet Intersectionality! Mystical Jewish Background: Jewish mystics assign each day and week of the seven-week period between Passover and Shavuot a special meaning as related to the Sefirot in Kabbalah. (If you’re unfamiliar with the Sefirot, they’re…