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SUMMARY:The 10 Rules of Writing With Etgar Keret
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 11\, 2026\n1:00 -2:30 p.m. EST\n$54\n \n\nJoin us for an exclusive gathering with acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret\, beloved for his wildly imaginative short stories\, wit\, and deep humanity. In this special session for the Ritualwell community\, Keret will share his “10 Rules for Writers”—hard-earned wisdom that’s as funny and surprising as his fiction.\n \nDrawing on decades of literary success\, Keret will explore how to nurture creativity\, embrace imperfection\, and find your truest voice on the page. Whether you’re an experienced author\, a devoted reader\, or just beginning to write\, this event will spark new ways of thinking about storytelling and the art of connection through words.\n\nCome ready to be inspired\, laugh\, and see writing—and the Jewish literary imagination—in a whole new light.\n \nThis session will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience.\n \n\nJewish Writers’ Circles Members: Please enter your promo code on the second page. Click the “Next” button\, then enter it as a promo code\, not a membership code.\n \nEtgar Keret is a celebrated Israeli writer known for his inventive short stories\, graphic novels\, and screenwriting for film and television. His work—marked by its surreal humor and emotional depth—has captivated global audiences and been translated into dozens of languages. Keret is the author of acclaimed collections including Missing Kissinger\, Suddenly a Knock on the Door\, and Fly Already\, which won the prestigious Sapir Prize. His storytelling has also found new life on screen: Jellyfish\, which he co-directed with his wife Shira Geffen\, earned the Camera d’Or at Cannes in 2007. Additionally\, Keret is a recipient of France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the Charles Bronfman Prize\, recognizing his humanitarian vision and international cultural impact. He currently serves as the MFA Director for JTS’s new MFA in creative writing.\n 
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SUMMARY:Torah Metaphors: Connecting Between Biblical Figures and Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\n12-1:30 p.m. EST\n$18 \nDo you ever find yourself identifying more with Jonathan’s quiet sacrifice than David’s victory? Do you wonder whether Leah could truly comfort Dinah\, or how you feel about Sarah’s choices? Torah characters carry deep emotional stories—and you may find pieces of yourself reflected in them. \nIn this introductory session\, you’ll explore your own reactions to select women and men of the Torah. We’ll ask: Where do their stories meet yours? How do their struggles echo the ones you face today? \nUsing Torah texts as creative sparks\, you’ll be invited to write directly to a biblical character—responding to their dilemmas\, imagining conversations\, and drawing meaningful analogies to your own life. What would you say to Esau about forgiveness?\nHow might it feel to step into Jochebed’s courage as she places baby Moses into the reeds? \nThe Torah is timeless\, and its dramas often mirror the challenges we navigate right now. Come join a warm\, lively exploration of these powerful metaphors—and discover how they can deepen and enliven your writing. \nThis session will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience. \nJacqueline Jules is an award-winning author\, poet\, teacher\, and librarian. Her poetry books include Manna in the Morning (Kelsay Books\, 2021)\, Itzhak Perlman’s Broken String\, winner of the 2016 Helen Kay Chapbook Prize from Evening Street Press\, and Smoke at the Pentagon: Poems to Remember (Bushel & Peck\, 2023). Her individual poems have appeared in over 100 journals. Her books for young readers include Sydney Taylor Honor Award winners: Sarah Laughs\, Benjamin and the Silver Goblet\, and Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva. Her picture book\, Moses and the Runaway Lamb\, was a Junior Library Guild selection. She has taught writing classes through the Writer’s Center in Bethesda\, Maryland and presented workshops at numerous conferences. She is also a student of Mussar and a book club leader. You can visit her website at www.jacquelinejules.com and read her poetry online at her blog.
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Eulogy
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026\n12-1:30 p.m. \n$18\n \nFor capturing the ones we’ve loved and lost so that they can be known to others\, we have eulogies and obituaries. But how do we honor the quieter\, deeper truth—the mark that a loved one has left within us?\nIn 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. \nWhat does that inner legacy look like? What does it feel like in your body\, your language\, your creative spirit? \nThrough shared readings from memoir and personal essays\, warm conversation\, and guided prompts\, you’ll begin crafting a piece of writing that honors this personal inheritance. You’ll leave with the beginnings of a meaningful story—one that brings your loved one forward in a way only you can. \n\n\nThis event will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience. \n\nEllen Blum Barish is the author of the spiritual memoir Seven Springs (Shanti Arts\, 2021)\, the essay collection Views from the Home Office Window (Adams Street Publishing\, 2007)\, and a contributor to Chicago Storytellers From Stage to Page (Chicago Story Press\, 2020). You can find her personal essays in Tablet\, Lilith\, Brevity’s Blog\, Full Grown People\, Literary Mama\, and The Chicago Tribune and hear them on Chicago Public Radio. She founded the literary publication Thread\, which earned four notables in Best American Essays. Ellen has taught writing at Northwestern University\, Chicago-area synagogues\, and writer’s studios\, including Story Studio Chicago and Lighthouse Lit Fest. She works privately with writers on essay collections and memoir.
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