Ritual Writing Well: Online learning for Jewish seekers, creatives & ritual-makersÂ
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. Â
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!Â
Ignite your Jewish creative spark:Â
- FREE standalone learning sessions with innovative Jewish teachers, writers, liturgists and creative leaders are designed to offer a taste of our Immersions;Â
- Ritualwell Immersions build community, deep engagement and learning in a 4 or 6 week online class;Â
- ADVOT creative community of Jewish ritual innovators, poets and liturgists meet regularly to share work, support and empower each other.Â
No prior experience or knowledge necessary. All are welcome! Â
Filter by “program type” or “browse by topic” to find topics such as: liturgy, poetry, fiction, spiritual essay, spiritual practice, art, & more!Â
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
Write Your Light Hanukkah Journal
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.
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.
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: Event, Free
Topic: 2025, creative writing, dance, free event, new year, Nia, wellbeing
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!
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.
Facing Our Death to Live More Fully: A Jewish Approach
Facilitator: Haviva Ner-David
Program Type: Immersions
Topic:
Join Rabbi Haviva Ner-David to explore your feelings, concerns, and hopes about death and what does or doesn't happen after in a nurturing, supportive space.
A Dream of Many Colors: Blending Ancient Wisdom with Modern Writing Practices
Facilitator: Tzivia Gover
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: creative writing, creativity, dream work, dreams, Jewish wisdom
Join writer and dream worker Tzivia Gover for a unique dream-writing Immersion using guided meditations, Jewish wisdom, writing prompts, and dream incubation to tap into the midnight mind.
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.
A Dream of Many Colors: Blending Ancient Wisdom with Modern Writing Practices
Facilitator: Tzivia Gover
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: creative writing, creativity, dream work, dreams, Jewish wisdom
Join writer and dream worker Tzivia Gover for a unique dream-writing Immersion using guided meditations, Jewish wisdom, writing prompts, and dream incubation to tap into the midnight mind.
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.
A Dream of Many Colors: Blending Ancient Wisdom with Modern Writing Practices
Facilitator: Tzivia Gover
Program Type: Immersions
Topic: creative writing, creativity, dream work, dreams, Jewish wisdom
Join writer and dream worker Tzivia Gover for a unique dream-writing Immersion using guided meditations, Jewish wisdom, writing prompts, and dream incubation to tap into the midnight mind.
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.
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.
