Q05

Have you had any particularly spiritual experiences this past year? How has this experience affected you? "Spiritual" can be broadly defined to include secular spiritual experiences: artistic, cultural, and so forth.

A new Rabbi for our community has rekindled my interest in the study of my faith. It has also helped me to see the broader aspects of my faith

Just looking at my son who is 4.5 is spiritual for me. Could be watching him eat, sleep or doing an activity like watching tv. My son was created by Hashem and looking at him makes me feel spiritual and connected to G-d.

Losing my cousin to cancer. It was devastating to lose her and see the pain in the eyes of her family. But I was grateful to be able to do the funeral service and memorial service for her. It felt so right. I was really pleased with my eulogy and singing. I don't mean it to sound selfish, as it wasn't about 'look at me', it really reconnected me to a spiritual side. And I think we've found a congregation for Shabbat services. Now I need to find a way to sing more.

My pregnancy was a very spiritual time that I wish I had savored more. I was literally brimming with life, feeling my unborn child move inside me. I remember always falling asleep in my husband's arms with his hand on my belly.

My daughter celebrated her 2 year anniversary of being sober. this has brought her back into the family and closer to G-d.