Learning to Drive
Blessings and meditations for the new driver and his/her teacher
Empty Nest Ritual
One mother’s account of preparing for an empty nest through pictures and a Shabbat meal
A Prayer for Wholeness
A prayer for strength, wisdom, and compassion amidst pain and suffering
Quick Tips for Transgender Allies
A helpful guide from our friends at TransfaithOnline that includes quick tips for transgender allies
Blessing for My Daughter at Her Bat Mitzvah
A mother’s blessing for her daughter’s journey into adulthood
Nes Gadol Haya Sham: A Great Miracle Happened There
A reading for a baby naming on Hanukkah
Mikveh in Preparation for Yom Kippur
A mikveh ceremony with kavannot and chants intended to greet Yom Kippur “in friendship with an undefended heart”
NYC, Immersed.
A poetic reflection on the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in New York City
Bereishit: An Alternative Baby Shower
A ritual that combines making gifts and sharing intentions for the new parents and baby-to-be, as well as making gifts for babies in need of extra support
Shinui Ma’aseh Commitment Ritual
A ritual to help begin the transformation of a bad habit to something that is healthy and life-affirming
