Art, Image & Voice: Bringing Your Story To Life
As PurimLit. "Lots." A carnival holiday celebrated on the 14th of the Jewish month of Adar, commemorating the Jewish victory over the Persians as told in the Book of Esther. Purim is celebrated by reading the megilla (Book of Esther), exchanging gifts, giving money to the poor, and holding a festive meal. At the megilla reading, merrymakers are dressed in costumes, people drink, and noisemakers (graggers)Â are sounded whenever the villain Haman's name is mentioned. draws near, it’s the perfect opportunity to embrace your role as a storyteller!
Join a two-part series with Cantor and performing artist Karen Webber, who will guide you in shaping and crafting an original tale, using fairy tales, folk tales, Jewish texts and other sources. Learn how to animate your story by focusing on voice modulation, dynamics, intonation, physicality and the lyrical essence of your words.
Art, Image & Voice: Bringing Your Story To Life
As Purim draws near, it’s the perfect opportunity to embrace your role as a storyteller!
Join a two-part series with Cantor and performing artist Karen Webber, who will guide you in shaping and crafting an original tale, using fairy tales, folk tales, Jewish texts and other sources. Learn how to animate your story by focusing on voice modulation, dynamics, intonation, physicality and the lyrical essence of your words.
Writing from the Jewish Body
Join poet Corie Feiner to discover how fostering a deeper connection between our mind, body, and spirit can pave the way to greater peace in our external lives and write poetry from with a place of interconnection.
Writing from the Jewish Body
Join poet Corie Feiner to discover how fostering a deeper connection between our mind, body, and spirit can pave the way to greater peace in our external lives and write poetry from with a place of interconnection.
Write Your Light Hanukkah Journal
Purchase a new ‘Write Your Light’ HanukkahThe holiday which celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its conquest by the Syrians in 165 BCE. The holiday is celebrated by lighting candles in a hanukiyah oon each of eight nights. Other customs include the eating of fried foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiot (jelly donuts), playing dreidl (a gambling game with a spinning top), and, in present day America, gift giving. journal featuring readings from Ritualwell writers, designed to serve as kavannot (intentions) for each day of your Hanukkah festivities. Each reading is accompanied by a creative writing prompt, allowing you to express your light throughout the holiday as well. This printable PDF will be sent to you electronically.
Nia into the NEW Year
Join the Ritualwell community and Nia instructor Janice Steinberg to engage your body, spirit and creativity through Nia movement followed by prompts for reflection and writing. No experience needed!
Capturing Your (Grand)Child’s Stories
Join us on December 4 for an engaging conversation about bringing your family stories to life!
Whether your goal is to publish or simply to create a family keepsake story, discover an effective process to outline and breathe life into your narratives. This event is perfectly timed for those looking to create and share a story that could make a memorable Hanukkah gift for the family.
Bring the Jewish Practice of Gratitude to Your Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving approaching, this is the perfect opportunity to delve into gratitude as expressed in Jewish tradition and to create our own forms of thanks through poetry, prayer, or ritual. Join Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, Ritualwell’s Director of Virtual Content and Programs, for a special pre-Thanksgiving event designed to inspire you before the holiday, inviting you to explore your personal feelings of gratitude and uncover rituals that will bring a sense of sacred awareness to your Thanksgiving table and into your everyday life!
The Hidden Light of Hanukkah: Preparing for the Holiday with Meditation and Poetry
Join a special collaboration between the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and Ritualwell to prepare for Hanukkah through mindfulness meditation, poetry and generative writing practices.
The Hidden Light of Hanukkah: Preparing for the Holiday with Meditation and Poetry
Join a special collaboration between the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and Ritualwell to prepare for Hanukkah through mindfulness meditation, poetry and generative writing practices.