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  • August 2024

  • Mon 12
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    ADVOT@Ritualwell Open House

    August 12, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

    Facilitator: Adva Chattler

    Program Type: ADVOT, Event, Free

    Topic: creative writing, Jewish spirituality, Liturgy, Poetry, Writing

    Zoom

    Join us for an open house to learn about ADVOT@Ritualwell, a creative home for poets, liturgists, ritual creators, songwriters, and other Jewish artists.

    Free
  • September 2024

  • Tue 3
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    Gates of Awe: Writing New High Holiday Liturgy

    September 3, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT Recurring

    Facilitator: Alden Solovy

    Program Type: Immersions

    Topic: creative writing, Liturgy, Poetry

    Zoom

    Dive into the richness and depth of four gems from our High Holy Day Mahzor through reading, discussions, and writing exercises.

    $180
  • Mon 9

    Reading and Writing the Mourner’s Kaddish

    September 9, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

    Facilitator: Rabbi Joshua Boettinger

    Program Type: Event, Free

    Topic: creative writing, Elul, healing, Kaddish, Mi Shebeirach, Mourners Kaddish, Mourning, prayer

    Zoom

    Join us for a special Elul program where we get inside the structure of one of Judaism’s most powerful and enigmatic prayers, examining some of the context and history of this liturgy and then mapping and writing our own versions.

    Free
  • Tue 10
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    Gates of Awe: Writing New High Holiday Liturgy

    September 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT Recurring

    Facilitator: Alden Solovy

    Program Type: Immersions

    Topic: creative writing, Liturgy, Poetry

    Zoom

    Dive into the richness and depth of four gems from our High Holy Day Mahzor through reading, discussions, and writing exercises.

    $180
  • Mon 16
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    Reading and Writing Mi Shebeirach Le’Holim, the Jewish Prayer for Healing

    September 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

    Facilitator: Rabbi Joshua Boettinger

    Program Type: Event, Free

    Topic: creative writing, Elul, healing, Mi Shebeirach, prayer

    Zoom

    Join us to study the origins of Judaism’s central healing prayer and craft an original healing prayer.

    Free
  • Tue 17
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    Gates of Awe: Writing New High Holiday Liturgy

    September 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT Recurring

    Facilitator: Alden Solovy

    Program Type: Immersions

    Topic: creative writing, Liturgy, Poetry

    Zoom

    Dive into the richness and depth of four gems from our High Holy Day Mahzor through reading, discussions, and writing exercises.

    $180
  • Tue 24
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    Gates of Awe: Writing New High Holiday Liturgy

    September 24, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT Recurring

    Facilitator: Alden Solovy

    Program Type: Immersions

    Topic: creative writing, Liturgy, Poetry

    Zoom

    Dive into the richness and depth of four gems from our High Holy Day Mahzor through reading, discussions, and writing exercises.

    $180
  • November 2024

  • Thu 7
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    Compassionate Ink: Promoting Caregivers’ Well-being through Writing

    November 7, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

    Facilitator: Melissa Rosen

    Program Type: Event, Free

    Topic: cancer, caregiving, creative writing, healing, support

    Zoom

    Ritualwell is proud to partner with Sharsheret during Caregivers' Awareness Month for poetry, prose, and writing surrounding the caregiving experience. Focused on healing and support from the stress of this difficult role, we will find refuge in expressing our emotions through writing.

    Free
  • Mon 25
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    Bring the Jewish Practice of Gratitude to Your Thanksgiving

    November 25, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

    Facilitator: Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

    Program Type: Event

    Topic: creative writing, gratitude, Jewish spirituality, Spiritual practice, Thanksgiving

    Zoom

    With Thanksgiving approaching, this is the perfect opportunity to delve into gratitude as expressed in Jewish tradition and to create our own forms of thanks through poetry, prayer, or ritual. Join Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, Ritualwell's Director of Virtual Content and Programs, for a special pre-Thanksgiving event designed to inspire you before the holiday, inviting you to explore your personal feelings of gratitude and uncover rituals that will bring a sense of sacred awareness to your Thanksgiving table and into your everyday life!

    $18
  • December 2024

  • Wed 4
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    Capturing Your (Grand)Child’s Stories

    December 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

    Facilitator: Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

    Program Type: Event, Free

    Topic: children's books, creative writing, grandchildren, Hanukkah, kidlit

    Zoom

    Join us on December 4 for an engaging conversation about bringing your family stories to life!

    Whether your goal is to publish or simply to create a family keepsake story, discover an effective process to outline and breathe life into your narratives. This event is perfectly timed for those looking to create and share a story that could make a memorable Hanukkah gift for the family.

    Free
  • Wed 18
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    Write Your Light Hanukkah Journal

    December 18, 2024 - January 2, 2025

    Facilitator: Daniel Raphael Silverstein

    Program Type:

    Topic: creative writing, Hanukkah, Jewish spirituality, light, mindfulness

    Purchase a new 'Write Your Light' Hanukkah journal featuring readings from Ritualwell writers, designed to serve as kavannot (intentions) for each day of your Hanukkah festivities. Each reading is accompanied by a creative writing prompt, allowing you to express your light throughout the holiday as well. This printable PDF will be sent to you electronically.

    $18
  • January 2025

  • Thu 2
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    Nia into the NEW Year

    January 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

    Facilitator: Janice Steinberg

    Program Type: Event, Free

    Topic: 2025, creative writing, dance, free event, new year, Nia, wellbeing

    Zoom

    Join the Ritualwell community and Nia instructor Janice Steinberg to engage your body, spirit and creativity through Nia movement followed by prompts for reflection and writing. No experience needed!

    Free
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