Uncovering Feminine Strength and Wisdom

a woman stands looking into the sky

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.

Poems of Freedom: A Reading & Writing Experience

Flock of birds flying over hills at sunset, with sun rays shining through colorful clouds.

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 […]

Sarah and Hagar: Uncovering Feminine Strength and Wisdom

Re-examine the matriarchs Sarah and Hagar to discover strength, wisdom, and inspiration for our own lives. Text study, discussion, and writing prompts will help you uncover new possibilities for understanding female relationships, motherhood, and feminine archetypes.

Sarah and Hagar: Uncovering Feminine Strength and Wisdom

Re-examine the matriarchs Sarah and Hagar to discover strength, wisdom, and inspiration for our own lives. Text study, discussion, and writing prompts will help you uncover new possibilities for understanding female relationships, motherhood, and feminine archetypes.

Sarah and Hagar: Uncovering Feminine Strength and Wisdom

Re-examine the matriarchs Sarah and Hagar to discover strength, wisdom, and inspiration for our own lives. Text study, discussion, and writing prompts will help you uncover new possibilities for understanding female relationships, motherhood, and feminine archetypes.

Sarah and Hagar: Uncovering Feminine Strength and Wisdom

Re-examine the matriarchs Sarah and Hagar to discover strength, wisdom, and inspiration for our own lives. Text study, discussion, and writing prompts will help you uncover new possibilities for understanding female relationships, motherhood, and feminine archetypes.

Oneg Shabbat: A New Table Companion

Challah bread, wine, and candles on a table with an embroidered cloth for a Shabbat meal.

Find fresh ideas, creative insight, and new ways to bring Shabbat joyfully to your table and community with Rabbis Sandy Sasso and Jeffrey Schein, editors of a new Shabbat companion.

Magnify the Light: Hanukkah 5786/2025

A person stands at the bright entrance of a dark, rocky tunnel.

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.

Balancing Gratitude and Grief: A Pre-Thanksgiving Writing Ritual

a heart that says 'i am grateful'

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.

Rekindling Light and Joy Through Writing & Art

Watercolor painting of tall trees with green and yellow foliage in a sunlit forest scene.

In times of darkness, how do you stay inspired? Join poet and painter Cathleen Cohen and essayist and memoirist Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer for a Hanukkah workshop where you’ll explore Jewish texts, poetry, and creative exercises to rekindle joy and creativity. Whether you’re new to writing and art or deeply experienced, you’ll leave with fresh inspiration and a renewed sense of inner light.

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