Sivan

Carly (Ketzirah) on May 22nd, 2011

Zevulon (זְבוּלֻן), also pronounced Zebulon, is the sixth son of Jacob and Leah.  His name comes from the word “zeved” (זֵבֶד), which means dowry or gift. Leah saw him as G!d(dess) endowing her with a good dowry with her six sons (Gen 30:20).   His standard, based on the blessing Jacob bestowed upon him in Genesis [...]

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Carly (Ketzirah) on May 10th, 2010

For a primer on the Omer see “Week One: Chesed.” For the schedule of the Omer, see Chabad’s Omer Calendar. The seventh and final week of the Omer focuses on Malchuth. This sephira is usually interpreted as Sovereignty, Majesty, and Kingdom.  So that means we’re almost finished with our long journey from Chesed (Loving Kindness) [...]

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Carly (Ketzirah) on May 9th, 2010

~Excerpt from the Sivan 5770 Rosh Chodesh Guide~ In Iyyar, the High Priest created a bridge between the Divine and the world for us to walk across.  Now in Sivan, we reach our destination.  We reach the holy mountain where we can connect with the Divine.  It is often said that Israel is the bride [...]

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