A Year as a Jew Alone; Finding the Sacred as a Solitary Jewish Woman. Book 1

For many years, I yearned for the vibrant energy of a thriving Jewish community, the shared melodies of prayer, the comfort of collective ritual. Yet, fate, circumstance, and perhaps a deeper calling led me down a different path-one of solitary Jewish observance. This book isn't a lament for the community I lacked; rather, it is a celebration of the profound intimacy I discovered in the quiet communion of my own spirit with the Divine and the natural world. This book chronicles a year in my life, guided by the Hebrew calendar, its rhythms echoing the cyclical nature of the seasons. It's a personal narrative, woven with the threads of Renewal Judaism and Kabbalistic practices, offering a practical and reflective exploration of Jewish spirituality for those who, like me, find themselves traversing this unique landscape. Within these pages, you will find not just a collection of rituals and reflections, but a testament to the enduring power of Jewish tradition in its most personal form-a deeply intimate conversation between a woman, her faith, and the awe-inspiring world around her. I invite you to join me on this journey, not as a passive observer, but as an active participant in the unfolding mysteries of life, faith, and nature's enduring embrace.