We all have those days when we just don’t want to do, well, anything. Perhaps you had a busy week, didn’t get much sleep the night before, or feel like you need a vacation. Every so often, taking the time to recharge and reset, can actually give you the boost that you need for the next while. However, there may be times when everything just feels like too much, and this feeling lasts for a while. Maybe you are struggling with depression or maybe you’ve just had a rough few w

For many, Sefirat HaOmer brings a noticeable shift. The rhythm of daily life softens as music is set aside, celebrations are limited, and some of the external sources of joy and stimulation become quieter. If you’re someone who turns to music, social gatherings, or exciting activities to regulate your emotions, this period can feel especially pronounced. We all develop ways to navigate stress, sadness, boredom, and overwhelm. Music, in particular, is a powerful regulator. It

And just like that, Pesach is only one short day away. Between the cleaning, list-making, shopping, and cooking, the question of what Nissan is really about may have slipped into the back of your mind. Like every time in the Jewish year, there are different themes that we can tap into to help us connect to that time. When the month of Nissan comes around, it is a z’man cheiruseinu , a time of freedom. I don’t know about you, but this year especially, I have been struggling to

I wanted to share a short blog post that I’m hoping feels relevant, with Pesach just days away (eek). We talk a lot about the anxiety, stress, and dysregulation that so many of us as Jewish women experience as we get ready for Pesach cooking, cleaning, shopping, watching our kids, running to the bomb shelter (for those in Israel), and then doing it all over again. It’s hard work, and every hour we don’t “lose it,” for lack of better terminology, is a win. And then comes Yom T

There is something about not knowing that can feel almost unbearable. For many people, uncertainty is not just uncomfortable. It feels threatening. Their mind starts racing, trying to predict what will happen next. A person's body tightens. Sleep gets lighter. Thoughts get louder. “What if this goes wrong?” “What if I can’t handle it?” “What if this feeling never ends?” Anxiety thrives on that space between now and what comes next. It tells us that if we just thinkharder, pla