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Day 2 | Start to Notice. December | Tevet You Bring Light in the Darkness: Gratitude Cards “G-d saw that the light was good, and G-d separated the light from the darkness.” -Genesis 1:4 During this holiday of lights, we’d like to invite you to identify and recognize those who bring light to you and to […]

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Day 2 | Start to Notice. December | Tevet Who Gives the Rooster the Understanding to Distinguish Between Day and Night Today we continue our gratitude journey with celebrating our ability to differentiate and distinguish.  How does sharpening distinctions help us notice more deeply? How might the ability to differentiate cultivate our ability to recognize […]

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Day 2 | Start to Notice. December | Tevet Would You Rather? A Game of Imaginary Choices By noticing the differences between things and assigning each one a value, we can be more aware of what we are grateful for. Join us for a fun, imaginary game, where you are faced with questions which require […]

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Day 2 | Start to Notice. December | Tevet Unfurling to the Dawn: Meditations on Distinction and the In-Between Space  In this source sheet, I explore the holiness of crossing from realm to realm, from state to state. Find someone to read along with you or join me on your own in this meditation on […]

Choosing Light over Darkness: Hanukkah Distinction Flags

Day 2 | Start to Notice. December | Tevet   Perfect for Kids Choosing Light over Darkness: Hanukkah Distinction Flags In order for us to have freedom of choice, we need to understand the distinctions between what we choose to pursue and what we choose to avoid. Noticing and recognizing our choices and intentions are […]

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Day 2 | Start to Notice. December | Tevet The Blessing of Distinction In this source sheet, we will explore traditional blessings that express gratitude for the ability to make distinctions, to separate and discern. Interestingly, one of these blessings is in the context of the desire and pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, with an […]