Poem for Elul
An invitation to open our hearts to prepare for the reflection of Elul
Ceremony for Completion of a Family
A ceremony that involves adding spices to a blessing filled spice box to mark the welcoming of their third child and to mark the completion of their family
Bedtime Hashkivenu
A bedtime prayer for peace and protection inspired by the words of Hashkivenu
Dance of the Twelve Sisters: A Tu b’Av Story
A midrashic tale of how twelve sisters, representing each of the twelve months, gather to dance and celebrate Tu b’Av
A Prayer for Compassion
A prayer for compassion and empathy in the midst of fear and pain
The Tearing
A poem for tearing keriah (rending garments upon hearing of the death of a loved one or at the beginning of a funeral service).Â
Lament of the Twelve Sisters: A Tisha B’Av Story
A midrashic tale of how twelve sisters, representing each of the twelve months, gather to mourn on Tisha b’Av
Entering the Torah Service
A kavanah to help us consider what we are opening to in the presence of the Torah.
A Meditation for Tekufat Tammuz
Marking the Jewish Summer Solstice
Egalitarian Get (Jewish Divorce) Ritual
Respectful egalitarian divorce ritual that includes a prayer for separating, intentions for a future loving relationship, and blessings from witnesses for compassion and an end to conflict and strife.
