The Nearness of Shekhinah: Writing Through Elul

Golden wheat field under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds on a sunny day.

How do you experience the sacred in your own life? In this series, you’ll explore the Jewish Shekhinah tradition, which imagines divinity as near, present, and deeply woven into our human experience. Through inspiring texts, discussion, and creative writing prompts, you’ll discover new ways to reflect on, write about, and connect with the sacred—regardless of your beliefs or prior experience.

The Nearness of Shekhinah: Writing Through Elul

Golden wheat field under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds on a sunny day.

How do you experience the sacred in your own life? In this series, you’ll explore the Jewish Shekhinah tradition, which imagines divinity as near, present, and deeply woven into our human experience. Through inspiring texts, discussion, and creative writing prompts, you’ll discover new ways to reflect on, write about, and connect with the sacred—regardless of your beliefs or prior experience.

The Nearness of Shekhinah: Writing Through Elul

Golden wheat field under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds on a sunny day.

How do you experience the sacred in your own life? In this series, you’ll explore the Jewish Shekhinah tradition, which imagines divinity as near, present, and deeply woven into our human experience. Through inspiring texts, discussion, and creative writing prompts, you’ll discover new ways to reflect on, write about, and connect with the sacred—regardless of your beliefs or prior experience.

The Nearness of Shekhinah: Writing Through Elul

Golden wheat field under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds on a sunny day.

How do you experience the sacred in your own life? In this series, you’ll explore the Jewish Shekhinah tradition, which imagines divinity as near, present, and deeply woven into our human experience. Through inspiring texts, discussion, and creative writing prompts, you’ll discover new ways to reflect on, write about, and connect with the sacred—regardless of your beliefs or prior experience.

Advot End-of-Year Celebration and Poetry Reading

Join us to celebrate the contributions of our Advot@Ritualwell members and the unveiling of our fifth anthology showcasing their creations. Advot@Ritualwell serves as an online community for Jewish writers to learn, connect, and collaborate.

A Special Omer Gathering: Finding Purpose in Challenging Times

Support Ritualwell’s Omer campaign and join a seven-week journey of teachings, creative prompts, and reflection exploring the question “What is mine to offer?” Rooted in the wisdom of the sefirot, this experience culminates in a gathering with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg to help ground your purpose in action.

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.

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 […]

Oneg Shabbat: A New Table Companion

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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

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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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