Counting

based on the teachings of Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Leviticus 23:15-21; Deuteronomy 16:9-12

During this time, we are supposed to be working on our selves. We are to see the forty-nine days as if we were ascending to Sinai.

After the miraculous Exodus from Mitzraim (Egypt), the B’nai Yisrael spent 49 days preparing for the most awesome experience in human history, the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.  Just as the B’nai Yisrael’s’ redemption from Mitzraim teaches us how to achieve inner freedom in our lives; so too, this 49-day period, called ‘Sefirat Ha-Omer’ the Counting of the Omer, is a time of intense character refinement and elevation.

What are the forty-nine steps and how do I make them?

The following Seven characteristics form the basis for the forty-nine attributes if the inner man. When combined they form an order that elevates us to the level that prepares us to receive the Torah.

1.  Loving-kindness
2.  Justice and discipline
3.  Harmony, compassion
4.  Endurance
5.  Humility
6.  Bonding
7.  Sovereignty, leadership

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Torah Focus – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Counting the Omer – Keys to Spirituality

In this class we look at the Counting of the Omer from Vayikra (Leviticus) 23:15ff as a means of understanding the process of spiritual growth and maturity.

We contrast Peasch and a picture of being born into the Kingdom with Shavout (Pentecost) the receiving of the Torah at Sinai. Pesach teaches us to come to faith in G-d through Messiah.  Sinai teaches how that those who have come to faith should conduct themselves.

This is a positive class with a positive view of how the Torah is supposed to affect the life of the Believer.

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