Ritualwell creates a vibrant community through online learning classes and events. All are welcomed into our supportive, safe learning space. You will join people from diverse Jewish backgrounds, eager to explore Jewish ritual, creativity, writing and spirituality.
There are multiple ways to learn with us:
- FREE standalone sessions with leading Jewish educators and writers;
- Ritualwell Immersions, 4- or 6-week online, in real time classes for deep engagement;
- ADVOT, a creative community of Jewish ritual innovators and writers who meet regularly to share and support each other’s work.
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
Rekindling Light and Joy Through Writing & Art
Facilitator: Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer and Cathleen Cohen
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Art, creative writing, Hanukkah, Jewish spirituality, joy, light, visual art
In times of darkness, how do you stay inspired? Join poet and painter Cathleen Cohen and essayist and memoirist Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer for a Hanukkah workshop where you’ll explore Jewish texts, poetry, and creative exercises to rekindle joy and creativity. Whether you’re new to writing and art or deeply experienced, you’ll leave with fresh inspiration and a renewed sense of inner light.
Holding Each Other
Facilitator: Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Program Type: Event, Free
Topic: healing, Kaddish, minyan, Misheberech
Come together with the Ritualwell community every Monday for "Holding Each Other," a 15-minute online minyan. Join us to enhance your spiritual resilience and provide support to others in need of strength.
Magnify the Light: Hanukkah 5786/2025
Facilitator: Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein
Program Type: Event
Topic: creative writing, Hanukakh, Jewish spirituality
Hanukkah calls us to notice the light — even in dark times. Join Ritualwell to 'Magnify the Light,' an eight-night practice of reflection, creativity, and renewal. Join Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein for a special Hanukkah event, and receive a new booklet of readings and creative prompts to guide you through the Festival of Lights.
Rekindling Light and Joy Through Writing & Art
Facilitator: Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer and Cathleen Cohen
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: Art, creative writing, Hanukkah, Jewish spirituality, joy, light, visual art
In times of darkness, how do you stay inspired? Join poet and painter Cathleen Cohen and essayist and memoirist Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer for a Hanukkah workshop where you’ll explore Jewish texts, poetry, and creative exercises to rekindle joy and creativity. Whether you’re new to writing and art or deeply experienced, you’ll leave with fresh inspiration and a renewed sense of inner light.
Holding Each Other
Facilitator: Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Program Type: Event, Free
Topic: healing, Kaddish, minyan, Misheberech
Come together with the Ritualwell community every Monday for "Holding Each Other," a 15-minute online minyan. Join us to enhance your spiritual resilience and provide support to others in need of strength.
Nia into the New Year
Facilitator: Janice Steinberg
Program Type: Free
Topic: movement, new year, Nia, Writing
Start 2026 in active movement and flow of you body and creativity through the practice of Nia! 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.
The 10 Rules of Writing With Etgar Keret
Facilitator: Etgar Keret
Program Type: Event
Topic: creative writing, Etgar Keret, writing tips
Join acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret, beloved for his imaginative stories, wit, and deep humanity, for a special Ritualwell session where he’ll share his “10 Rules for Writers.” Drawing on decades of literary success, Keret will inspire you to nurture creativity, embrace imperfection, and discover new ways of thinking about storytelling and connection.
Soulwork: Exploring Our Depths
Facilitator: Haviva Ner-David
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: dreamwork, Jewish spirituality, nature, Soul Collage
Step away from the busyness and explore your inner world. Over four weeks, you’ll dive into dreamwork, inner child work, nature soulwork, and Soul Collage©, reflecting on what arises and sharing insights in paired and group soulwork. Each session opens with a short Jewish-spiritual text—come live, or watch the recordings later, and let your own depths speak.
Torah Metaphors: Connecting Between Biblical Figures and Our Lives
Facilitator: Jacquline Jules
Program Type: Event
Topic: creative writing, midrash, Torah
Explore the emotional lives of Torah’s women and men—and discover where their stories intersect with your own. In this session, you’ll read selected texts, reflect on your personal reactions, and write imaginatively to a biblical character, drawing connections to your modern life. Come engage with timeless narratives as rich metaphors for your own inner journey.
Soulwork: Exploring Our Depths
Facilitator: Haviva Ner-David
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: dreamwork, Jewish spirituality, nature, Soul Collage
Step away from the busyness and explore your inner world. Over four weeks, you’ll dive into dreamwork, inner child work, nature soulwork, and Soul Collage©, reflecting on what arises and sharing insights in paired and group soulwork. Each session opens with a short Jewish-spiritual text—come live, or watch the recordings later, and let your own depths speak.
Soulwork: Exploring Our Depths
Facilitator: Haviva Ner-David
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: dreamwork, Jewish spirituality, nature, Soul Collage
Step away from the busyness and explore your inner world. Over four weeks, you’ll dive into dreamwork, inner child work, nature soulwork, and Soul Collage©, reflecting on what arises and sharing insights in paired and group soulwork. Each session opens with a short Jewish-spiritual text—come live, or watch the recordings later, and let your own depths speak.
Soulwork: Exploring Our Depths
Facilitator: Haviva Ner-David
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: dreamwork, Jewish spirituality, nature, Soul Collage
Step away from the busyness and explore your inner world. Over four weeks, you’ll dive into dreamwork, inner child work, nature soulwork, and Soul Collage©, reflecting on what arises and sharing insights in paired and group soulwork. Each session opens with a short Jewish-spiritual text—come live, or watch the recordings later, and let your own depths speak.
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.
