“Oftentimes, challenging and hard times are described as being in a dark place or void of light. Sometimes being in a dark place is where we must be, for true transformation happens in spaces devoid of light. That is where deep introspection occurs, allowing the light to shine in and growth to take place” (Yolanda Savage-Narva, Racial Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Director for the Union for Reform Judaism).  On our journey from Pesach’s freedom to Shavuot’s purpose, we count the Omer together: