At the latest men’s gathering of the youth project “Menorah Community” of the Dnipro Jewish Community — actively developed by the Zislin family — the main topic was Sefirat HaOmer, the daily spiritual count of the days between Passover and Shavuot, which every Jew is traditionally obligated to observe.
During an exceptionally engaging and inspiring session with Rabbi Reuven Kaminezki, participants explored many meaningful questions: Why is it important to count each day aloud? What do we gain from this practice? Why is Sefirat HaOmer not just a count of time, but a path of inner refinement and spiritual elevation that prepares us to receive the Torah? Such topics always spark deep interest in those just beginning to explore Jewish tradition, often approaching it through a lens of everyday rationalism.
“We delved into the essence and meaning of each day in the Sefirat HaOmer period, listened to fascinating ‘maises’ (stories) with deep philosophical messages, asked many questions that were on our minds, and laughed a lot too — because with Rabbi Reuven Kaminezki, as always, it was incredibly interesting, joyful, and warmly familial,” shared Levi Zislin, head of the “Menorah Community” project.
