Uncovering Feminine Strength and Wisdom

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We invite you to sample our upcoming Immersion, Sarah and Hagar: Uncovering Feminine Strength and Wisdom
in community. Join poet Tzivia for an interactive conversation on Sarah, Hagar, and feminine wisdom, followed by a creative writing prompt and time for sharing what we uncover.

Writing Memoir from Photos

In this three-week workshop, Lisa Grinberger invites participants to use personal photographs as gentle entry points into memoir writing, exploring both joyful and painful memories. Through prompts, discussion, and supportive sharing, writers will create short “micro-memoirs” that honor the stories held within images.

Poems of Freedom: A Reading & Writing Experience

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 8-9:30 p.m. EST   Prepare for Passover—the festival of liberation—through poetry, reflection, and creative expression. Join Ritualwell and the Philly Yetzirah Regional Chapter for a special […]

Lifting the Threads: Writing Past and Present

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Join writer Megan Vered to generate a short memoir piece that demonstrates fluid interplay between present and past—using backstory as a source of resonance and honoring the threads of memory that connect us to our histories and communities.

Lifting the Threads: Writing Past and Present

A baby’s hand resting on an adult’s palm with a tree design drawn in henna.

Join writer Megan Vered to generate a short memoir piece that demonstrates fluid interplay between present and past—using backstory as a source of resonance and honoring the threads of memory that connect us to our histories and communities.

Lifting the Threads: Writing Past and Present

A baby’s hand resting on an adult’s palm with a tree design drawn in henna.

Join writer Megan Vered to generate a short memoir piece that demonstrates fluid interplay between present and past—using backstory as a source of resonance and honoring the threads of memory that connect us to our histories and communities.

Beyond the Eulogy

Person holding a heart-shaped stone with a memorial message engraved, standing on green grass.

In this gathering with memoirist Ellen Blum Barish, you are invited to gently explore the unique imprint someone dear has made on your life. Together, we’ll open space for memory, feeling, and reflection—considering not just who they were, but how they continue to shape who you are becoming.

Torah Metaphors: Connecting Between Biblical Figures and Our Lives

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Explore the emotional lives of Torah’s women and men—and discover where their stories intersect with your own. In this session, you’ll read selected texts, reflect on your personal reactions, and write imaginatively to a biblical character, drawing connections to your modern life. Come engage with timeless narratives as rich metaphors for your own inner journey.

Magnify the Light: Hanukkah 5786/2025

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Hanukkah calls us to notice the light — even in dark times. Join Ritualwell to ‘Magnify the Light,’ an eight-night practice of reflection, creativity, and renewal. Join Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein for a special Hanukkah event, and receive a new booklet of readings and creative prompts to guide you through the Festival of Lights.

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