Omer 2024 Day 6

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Day 6: Yesod within Chesed, Connection within Lovingkindness

In a discussion in my household earlier this week, we wondered why the seventh day (and eighth day outside of Israel) is a chag day (a holiday with no work). So, we looked it up and the reason is that the seventh day of Passover (which is the sixth day of the omer - hey, that's today!) is the day the Israelites escaped through the Red Sea. As Passover is ending, we celebrate our liberation in the most miraculous way - God suspending the laws of nature, the Israelites all walking into the unknown, and the Egyptians drowning behind them.

This story showcases our connections. Our connection to God, our connection to each other, our connection to the earth, and even our connection to Egypt and our enslavers. The Israelites' freedom was a collective endeavor, creating bonds of compassion and solidarity. As we commemorate this day, we're reminded to extend kindness and support to those around us.