This Shabbat corresponds to the 16th day of the counting of the Omer (to learn more about this practice, click here) where we are Called to integrate Gevurah (strength/discipline/courage) with Tifereth (beauty/compassion/balance). The first way to do this is simply pause in meditation and reflection: rather than wonder what the rabbis meant by this, let … Continue reading Counting the Omer: Day 16