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May 15, 2006

Day 33 of counting the Omer

Rabbi Simon Jacobson's meditation for this day of the Omer: (More on counting the omer here.)

Hod of Hod: Humility in Humility. Everyone has humility and modesty in their hearts, the question is the measure and manner in which one consciously feels it. Am I afraid to be too humble? Do I mask and protect my modesty with aggressive behavior? Humility must also be examined for its genuineness. Is my humility humble? Or is it yet another expression of arrogance? Do I take too much pride in my humility? Do I flaunt it? Is it self-serving? Is my humility part of a crusade or is it genuine?

Exercise for the day: Be humble just for its own sake.

Lag B'Omer is tomorrow, and like every other Jewish holiday it is full of controversy. Overview by Jameel.

Judith | 05/15/06 at 11:38 PM | Categories: - Chagim

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