Ritual Writing Well: Online learning for Jewish seekers, creatives & ritual-makers
Ritualwell offers a gathering space to build vibrant community through online learning events. We cultivate creativity and we support people from diverse backgrounds who want to make Jewish practice their own.
We welcome all participants—those with established creative practices and those who come seeking inspiration and growth. Bring your curiosity and imagination–our dynamic facilitators are ready to meet you!
Ignite your Jewish creative spark:
- FREE standalone learning sessions with innovative Jewish teachers, writers, liturgists and creative leaders are designed to offer a taste of our Immersions;
- Ritualwell Immersions build community, deep engagement and learning in a 4 or 6 week online class;
- ADVOT creative community of Jewish ritual innovators, poets and liturgists meet regularly to share work, support and empower each other.
No prior experience or knowledge necessary. All are welcome!
Filter by “program type” or “browse by topic” to find topics such as: liturgy, poetry, fiction, spiritual essay, spiritual practice, art, & more!
ADVOT cohort registration opens August 6, 2023
ADVOT is Ritualwell’s online community of Jewish writers, poets, liturgists and ritual creators. Enjoy multiple Ritualwell Immersions throughout the year. Access our weekly online writing space, hevruta pairings, online retreats, an anthology, & more!
Browse our many other Ritualwell programs below!
Event Calendar
Holding Each Other
Facilitator: Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Program Type: Event, Free
Topic: Art, Liturgy, Poetry, Spiritual practice
We’re all holding many emotions and concerns that change day by day, hour by hour. Poetry, prayer and creative expression can bring comfort and provide us with support.
Mussar Poetry: Writing Toward the Other
Facilitator: Rabbi Joshua Boettinger
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Poetry, Spiritual practice
We will look at poems that not just describe but embody encounter itself, such as poetry written by people we might think of as ‘other' and poetry in which the poem itself directly speaks to the reader.
Soulwork: Exploring Our Depths
Facilitator: Haviva Ner-David
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Memoir, Spiritual practice
In the busyness of our lives, how often do we set aside time to explore our own depths? To listen to our souls?
Light the World: Dancing in Community for Hanukkah
Facilitator: Janice Steinberg
Program Type: Free, Standalone session
Topic: Art, Poetry, Spiritual practice
We'll kindle our unique candles to music by Jewish singers and composers, followed by prompts for reflection and writing.
Mussar Poetry: Writing Toward the Other
Facilitator: Rabbi Joshua Boettinger
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Poetry, Spiritual practice
We will look at poems that not just describe but embody encounter itself, such as poetry written by people we might think of as ‘other' and poetry in which the poem itself directly speaks to the reader.
Soulwork: Exploring Our Depths
Facilitator: Haviva Ner-David
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Memoir, Spiritual practice
In the busyness of our lives, how often do we set aside time to explore our own depths? To listen to our souls?
Reclaiming the Hebrew Goddess and Writing Her Anew
Facilitator: Sivan Rotholz
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Art, Fiction, Liturgy, Poetry
Through thoughtful reflection and inspired creative writing with guided writing prompts, discover where her secrets are hidden and reclaim her for your own, for the earth, and for the generations to come.
Release and Recharge: Connecting to your Authentic Creative Expression
Facilitator: Elana Bell
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Art, Fiction, Liturgy, Memoir, Poetry, Spiritual practice
In this monthly salon, we will use embodied practices including breathing, sound meditation and movement to quiet the inner critic, calm the nervous system, and open creative channels.
Mussar Poetry: Writing Toward the Other
Facilitator: Rabbi Joshua Boettinger
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Poetry, Spiritual practice
We will look at poems that not just describe but embody encounter itself, such as poetry written by people we might think of as ‘other' and poetry in which the poem itself directly speaks to the reader.
Soulwork: Exploring Our Depths
Facilitator: Haviva Ner-David
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Memoir, Spiritual practice
In the busyness of our lives, how often do we set aside time to explore our own depths? To listen to our souls?
Reclaiming the Hebrew Goddess and Writing Her Anew
Facilitator: Sivan Rotholz
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Art, Fiction, Liturgy, Poetry
Through thoughtful reflection and inspired creative writing with guided writing prompts, discover where her secrets are hidden and reclaim her for your own, for the earth, and for the generations to come.
Reclaiming the Hebrew Goddess and Writing Her Anew
Facilitator: Sivan Rotholz
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Art, Fiction, Liturgy, Poetry
Through thoughtful reflection and inspired creative writing with guided writing prompts, discover where her secrets are hidden and reclaim her for your own, for the earth, and for the generations to come.
We seek to be a fully inclusive community.
People of all backgrounds, ages, genders, identities and levels of Jewish knowledge and creative practice are warmly welcome to our programs. We encourage writers who identify as BIJOC (Black Indigenous Jews of Color), Mizrahi/Sephardi, LGBTQ+, interfaith, low-income and disabled to join us.
Please note that this year we have increased our prices in order to increase the rate we pay our faculty. We continue to offer an array of free programming to be accessible to all. If you have financial need or any questions, please reach out to us at ritualwell@reconstructingjudaism.org.
All our programs take place online. All learning sessions are recorded and made available to registrants. For up-to-date announcements on our programming, please subscribe to our newsletter.
