Historically, only a man could initiate Jewish divorce proceedings. The ceremony itself required a woman’s passive participation and did not address the concerns of LGBTQ+ couples. Recognizing that a divorce means more than the dissolution of property, we offer rituals to provide comfort and closure—addressing a range of emotions for all people going through a divorce. May these rituals bring healing to all who use them.
Traditional blessings for mikveh immersion
Ritual that includes planting a seed for new life after a divorce
A tashlikh ritual to affirm one’s wholeness after a divorce
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