283 - Quieting My Inner Yavan: Hashem's Love Always Endures

The Embodied Jewish Woman with Rena Reiser

This week on Parsha, Parts, and Polyvagal: Connecting Torah Insights to Your Inner World and Nervous System we dive into the story behind the Greeks’ decree for the Jews to inscribe on the horn of an ox that we have no portion with Hashem. As we unpack its meaning, it becomes deeply personal and relevant to our inner world.

The Greeks misunderstood something crucial: that no sin, no mistake, no failure could sever our eternal bond with Hashem. And yet, just like the Greeks, we often wrestle with an “inner Yavan”—that critical voice within us, pointing out our mess-ups and mistakes and telling us we’re unworthy.

In this episode, we explore:

• How Chanukah invites us to confront and quiet our inner critic.
• The enduring love of Hashem, even in moments when we feel disconnected.
• A somatic practice to embody Hashem’s infinite love and compassion for us.

Chanukah reminds us that even when the world (or our inner world) feels dark, the light of Hashem’s love is always present.

Join me in a grounding practice to bring this truth into your body, to soften the inner critic, and to hold space for a deeper connection to Hashem and to yourself.

Wishing you a Chanukah filled with Hashem's love and inner peace.