Beyond the Bema

AI says that “In Judaism, a blessing, or berachah is a special type of prayer that acknowledges God’s presence and seeks to increase or draw down divine blessings. It’s a way to express gratitude and recognize God’s role in various aspects of life, from eating and drinking to experiencing natural events. Blessings are often recited before performing a commandment, enjoying material pleasures, or experiencing unusual events”.

I received a blessing after playing the bass guitar for Friday night’s Shabbat Service for my Rabbi’s installation. It was centered around my music and was really beautiful. I sort of felt like it was an out of body experience. There was chaos all around us, but all I heard were her words. It didn’t hit me until Sunday afternoon the magnitude of what happened. I have had people pray for me before, even lay hands on me to pray, but never in my 34 years of living have I felt G!d so close.

It just further solidifies I am not Christian. My soul is meant to Jewish. You don’t just randomly feel the Devine presence. This feeling is one I’ve longed for YEARS. As my mikvah date nears, I am feeling myself feeling closer and closer to G!d. I’m so excited to officially join the Jewish community. This is my family and I truly can not wait to hear the words “welcome home”.