Balancing Gratitude and Grief: A Pre-Thanksgiving Writing Ritual

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As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us hold both gratitude and grief—love for what we have and longing for what’s been lost. In this special session, we’ll explore how Jewish tradition honors both emotions and how we can give voice to them through poetry, prayer, and ritual.

Bring the Jewish Practice of Gratitude to Your Thanksgiving

a heart that says 'i am grateful'

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!

A Spiritual Journey – 5785 (2024)

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    Elul – A time to complete unfinished business September 4 – October 2   Our journey begins a month before Rosh Hashanah. We are about to close the […]

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