sefira

Literal Definition: Kingship In Other Words: Leadership. Nobility. Aristocracy. Dignity. Authority, Power. Royalty. EXPRESSIONS of Malchus – Malchus is about being a leader – in words, behavior and attitude – in your personal life and in everything you do. – Living a life of actualizing goals and plans. Keeping the best interest of others as […]

Literal definition: Foundation [Yesod is translated as “foundation,” It is about the importance of having a firm, inner foundation in relationships with others ] In other words: Bonding – Connecting – Communicating- Influencing EXPRESSIONS of Yesod: • Yesod is about emotional intimacy – truly connecting with another in a deep and authentic way. Being attached,

HOD (week 5) Literal definition: Majesty. Thanksgiving. In other words: Humility – Acknowledgement – Gratitude – Admitting – Modesty – Comprising – Appreciative – Consulting – Flexibility – Open mindedness EXPRESSIONS of Hod • With humility, we can make space for others. We can listen to and appreciate the opinion and perspective of others. We

Literal definition: Victory In other words: Endurance – Fortitude – Consistency – Determination -Tenacity – Reliability – Commitment – Dedication – Persistence – Willpower EXPRESSIONS of Netzach: • Netzach means victory. It is about doing whatever – anything and everything – to attain that victory, including going beyond our comfort zone, not being stuck in

Literal definition: Beauty In other words: Rachmonus (merciful compassion) – Empathy – Truth – Harmony – Balance of Chesed & Gevurah EXPRESSIONS of Tiferes: • Beauty is typically produced through the juxtaposition, contrast and balance of colors and textures. Similarly, the emotion of Tiferes is a balance of the two opposing qualities – Chesed and

Literal definition: Strength In other words: Restraint – Channeling – Focus – Discernment – Respect for boundaries – Discipline EXPRESSIONS of Gevurah: • Gevurah is about setting up boundaries and standards so that our kindness, love, giving and all activities in our lives have focus and direction; this is what yields success. Through Gevurah, we

CHESED (Sefira: Week 1) Literal definition: Kindness (Loving Kindness) In other words: Nurturing. Warmth. Providing someone’s needs. Love. Chassidus explains that “Ahavah love” is from the word Ovoh. Which is Netiyas Hanefesh, wanting to connect. Gravitating to another on a soul level. Not the shallow ‘love’ of the common secular vernacular. – EXPRESSIONS of Chesed