A Bittersweet Shehekhiyanu
A new interpretation of the Shehekhiyanu to acknowledge imperfect situations.
Peace Match
“And I believe her, / as I march with her colors. / Next time she’ll march
with mine…”
For Stillbirth and Infant Loss: Baby Naming and Goodbye Ritual
This powerful ritual is designed for parents who have faced infant loss.
Stonewall Avot v’Imahot
This prayer/blessing was written in 2020 for the 50th anniversary of Christopher Street Liberation Day, what we now collectively call Pride.
Job’s Fire – A Ratzo V’shov Meditation
“But still, the waves murmur your name…”
Egalitarian Bedeken
In an egalitarian bedekenLit. Covering (Yiddish) The act of veiling the bride by the groom., the bride and groom are separated from one another by a TallitA four-cornered garment to […]
Ritual(s) for Encountering Roadkill
This new ritual honors the sacred life of animals.
Shema
“Listen to the still small voice whispering your name…”
Counting the Omer (Taylor’s Version): Week Three
Each week of the OmerFrom the second day of Passover until Shavuot, Jews count seven weeks – seven times seven days – to commemorate the period between the Exodus from Egypt and the Revelation at Sinai. When the Temple stood, a certain measure (omer) of barley was offered on the altar each day; today, we merely count out the days. 5784 we’ll include LilyFish Gomberg’s weekly guide to Counting the Omer (Taylor’s version).
The Order of Things
“What about welcoming the / stranger, I whisper…”
