Omer
Counting the Solitude
Modelled on the Jewish practice of counting the Omer, this prayer is for those counting their days in quarantine or lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
What is the Meaning of the Word “Shavuot”?
The name of this holiday has more to do with when it falls than what it is about.
The Omer as Prayer
The 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot has long been viewed as a time of great spiritual potential.
Unifying Towards Redemption
We can achieve redemption only when striving for unity, holiness, and justice.
The Omer Period — Time As Text
Our changing observance of the period between Passover and Shavuot reflects our sensitivity to the realities of our history.