Omer: A Counting

Karyn D. Kedar

Mar 2014 · CCAR Press

About this ebook

The counting of the Omer begins with the escape from enslavement to the wandering path of freedom, leading to a mystical encounter with God, Sinai, and Torah. This volume, beginning with its informative contextual introduction, provides a spiritual guide for a personal journey through the Omer toward meaningful and purposeful living. Beautiful and evocative readings for each day matched with the daily Omer blessing, offer a transformative path from Passover to Shavuot.

Ratings and reviews

The little I red I could imagine where the person was and looking back or at my own life,I could identify with the words. Humbly giving thanks to the great G-D we serve. This is beautiful and I would recommend this e book Shalom Petra

I just downloaded and paid for this omer counting app. Impressive content. However, it's the 2019 edition. Any chance the 2020 calendar can replace this one? Especially due to the fact that the counting is underway. Thank you!

About the author

Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar is an author, poet, spiritual counselor, inspirational speaker and rabbi emerita at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Deerfield, Illinois. She was ordained at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1985. She is the author of several books, among them Omer: A Counting (2014), Amen: Seeking Presence with Prayer, Poetry, and Mindfulness Practice (2019), and Unfolding: A High Holy Day Companion (2025) from CCAR Press. She is also published in numerous anthologies and has created liturgy, rituals, and ceremonies.

Rabbi Kedar teaches courses and designs retreats on finding meaning and purpose in our busy lives, creating a prayerful and intentional life, spiritual awakening, forgiveness, and intentional leadership. She offers workshops in engagement, vision, and creating the synagogue for the twenty-first century.

She and her husband Ezra are the proud parents of Talia, Moti, Shiri and Ilan and grandparents of Lihi, Maya, Eliyah, Emma, Leo, and Nelly all who live in Israel.

Please visit her website at karynkedar.com.