Prelude to Mikveh
A kavanah for ritual immersion that focuses on the experience of mikveh as an experience of the Divine
Give Way to the Way
A prayer for the mikveh
We Immerse in the Waters of Eden
Mikveh for a couple before wedding
A Prayer for a Woman to Say Before Returning from the Mikveh
A love poem for marital relations
Ceremony for Immersion
Prayers to recite prior to immersion in the mikveh
A Blessing for a First Sexual Experience
Although Judaism offers myriad blessings for every event, there has traditionally been no way to mark one’s first sexual experience. The author discusses the need for such a blessing and offers a possibility.
A Sanctification
A ritual written by a groom which can be adopted by any couple
Endings and Beginnings: A Modern Psalm
Wishes for hope, optimism, and new possibilities
Blessing for Children
Modern blessings for a daughter or son
Blessing for Adult Milestones
A Jewish way to mark life’s passages
