I awoke this morning to find my beloved pet rabbit, Derby, had left this world. I was up before the sun, which is normal, came down to do yoga and found him. I am not one to call a pet my “baby” and I don’t consider them “people.” But, this precious creature is one of [...]
On the 13th of Kislev, 5770 (November 30th, 2009) an amazing light left the manifest world. I don’t believe this light has disappeared, just been transformed into something new, amazing, and hopefully free of pain.
October is a busy month for me this year. I had known for several months that I would be officiating a Simchat Bat (Blessing of the Daughter), but all of a sudden I had a wedding to officiate and another baby blessing! The Wedding The wedding was for a couple that I didn’t know at [...]
Today is the 11 of Cheshvan, and it is the historical Yartzhiet of Rachel Imeinu (Rachel the Matriarch). I don’t have a new ritual for this year, so forgive the reposting of the one I posted a couple of years ago. This ritual can be used to honor Rachel Imeinu or any ancestor. This is [...]
Names are big deal in both Judaism and Paganism. Names are so important in Judaism that we even call God, “The Name.” (השם) In both of my spiritual communities I stand out as a bit of an oddity because I don’t have a “name.” I’m just Carly. Now you are probably reading this asking, “what [...]
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