Ruth SchapiraMay 52 minwhere did my Passover go? The passage of time has been nothing short of startling for me. During the midst of the pandemic, and even now as things are 'easing up',...
Ruth SchapiraJun 25, 20214 minFinding SanctuaryThe physical space that encloses us and our prayers is often exquisitely beautiful and majestic, speaking to a different realm entirely....
Ruth SchapiraDec 9, 20204 minspirited prayer from an unlikely sourceSeveral years ago, on a lazy Sunday morning toward the end of a weekend getaway, my husband and I were strolling down the main street in...
Ruth SchapiraNov 26, 20203 minBlessings and the small "i" in GratitudeGratitude is being present in order to experience awe When we are truly present we experience something riveting. The timeless nature of...
Ruth SchapiraNov 18, 20202 minFunny, I only hear from you when you need something.The more distance there is between times of connection, the more distant you feel...
Ruth SchapiraSep 29, 20202 minA corona Yom KippurIf you would have asked me what words come to mind when I think about Yom Kippur, the word joy would never have made the top ten list....
Ruth SchapiraSep 16, 20203 minI needed to make the first moveIt was not hard to take a back seat to my own spiritual growth. As a youngster, I dutifully attended High Holiday services but felt that...
Ruth SchapiraAug 26, 20204 minThe True Jewish Meaning of LoveThis is a new experience for me, responding to a reader request! After reading a post on Gratitude, I was asked to write about Love....
Ruth SchapiraAug 11, 20203 minThe Secret Hebrew Meaning of GratitudeThe Joy of Gratitude Hebrew is a language with deep meanings that go way beyond an outer definition, and to understand foundational...
Ruth SchapiraJul 10, 20201 minwhen you need strengthInspired by Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, God will help us in our troubles, God is near—as near as the air we breathe. We can...
Ruth SchapiraJun 26, 20183 minBringing God Home from Jewish Summer CampTake a moment to truly see Jewish summer camp was an incredible oasis where I received daily doses of spiritual inspiration. At 10 years...
Ruth SchapiraJun 19, 20151 minA #Jewish Philosopher’s Words on a Presbyterian ChurchWhen deeper meaning transcends religion photo by: Ruth Schapira #Judaism #prayer #ReligionandSpirituality