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.

Before I Go: Writing the Ethical Will

A person writes To do in a notebook with a pen, sitting and wearing jeans and a red top.

Join memoirist Ellen Blum Barish for a warm, reflective writing workshop on creating an ethical will—a gift of the heart and spirit that preserves your stories, values, and wisdom. Through gentle prompts and guided reflection, you’ll begin shaping words that carry your love and legacy forward for those you cherish.

The Reconstructionist Network

Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

Join us for a special event with the acclaimed writer to learn, write and ask your questions.

Great for devoted readers, seasoned writers and those interested in storytelling!

Join us for a special event and receive a new booklet of readings and creative prompts to guide you through the Festival of Lights.

Bring your candles, your curiosity, your voice, and your yearning. 

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The Reconstructionist Network