If you wish follow the Counting of the Omer, there are two resources available for you. The first was written by our own Max Amichai Heppner – or second, you may choose the more conservative version written by Rabbi Simon Jacobson.
Thursday, May 10, 2018 – 25 Iyar 5778 – Omer day 40
Behar: Leviticus 25:1 – 26:2
Bechukotai: Leviticus 26:3 – 27:34
God reaffirms the covenant with those who faithfully observe God’s commandments, promising prosperity, fertility, and security.
A little pride is necessary for growth and a positive self-image. When pride is lifted from the ego and spaced with spirit, men and women have a greater understanding of the importance of acting compassionately. (Compassion, p. 130)
Friday, May 11, 2018 – 26 Iyar 5778 – Omer day 41
Behar: Leviticus 25:1 – 26:2
Bechukotai: Leviticus 26:3 – 27:34
“I will walk among you and I will be a God for you, and you will be My people.”
You are never alone. There is always a sacred being available within you who will help you overcome obstacles with wisdom, understanding, compassion, and strength. (Strength, p. 146)
Saturday, May 12, 2018 – 27 Iyar 5778 – Omer day 42
Behar: Leviticus 25:1 – 26:2
Bechukotai: Leviticus 26:3 – 27:34
A census is taken of the sons of Levi, and their unique roles are delineated.
Understand the interconnectedness of all parts of yourself, while defining your unique role in the larger theater of humanity. (Method, p. 25)
Sunday, May 13, 2018 – 28 Iyar 5778 – Yom Yerushalayim – Omer day 43
Bamidbar: Numbers 1:1 – 4:20
This day is Yom Yerushalayim, which memorializes the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967, reinstalling Jewish control of the Western Wall and the site of the Holy Temple. This is a day to envision unity and wholeness for all peoples, everywhere.
Focus your awareness today on being at one with all there is. Witness the miracles that occur when you are no longer separate from anything, anyone, anywhere, at any time. (Nobility, p. 319)
Monday, May 14, 2018 – 29 Iyar 5778 – Omer day 44
Bamidbar: Numbers 1:1 – 4:20
In the thirteenth month following the exodus from Egypt, Moses and Aaron take a census of the (male) Israelite community. And they camp at Sinai, clan by clan.
In Hebrew, there is no separate word for “to be.” Being is implied in every word. Being is always present in you, in everything, and everywhere, all at once. When this is taken to mind and heart, then even in the most ordinary and simple actions, you will be able to bring your wisdom in harmony with the wise actions of those around you. (Wisdom, p. 73)
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 – 1 Sivan 5778 – Omer day 45
Bamidbar: Numbers 1:1 – 4:20
The Levites are appointed to preserve the Mishkan.
Be yourself and have the strength to act in the uniqueness of who you are. (Nobility, p. 297)
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 – 2 Sivan 5778 – Omer day 46
Bamidbar: Numbers 1:1 – 4:20
The Israelites march by clan, each according to his ancestral home.
As you move forward, you open to more profound ways of serving goodness and ascending nearer to the Infinite Source. (Success, p. 213)
