Essence of Iyar

Close-up of blossoming white flowers on branches against a soft blue background.

A summary of facts, characters, and holidays related to the month of Iyar

Miriam’s Well

A poem about the legend of Miriam’s well. Miriam is said to have died in the month of Nisan.

Dinah’s Month

A poem connecting Adar Aleph, the thirteen month, with the biblical character Dinah, Jacob’s thirteenth child.

Rosh Chodesh Kislev

A Rosh Chodesh ritual designed around the themes and activities of Chanukah

Hanukkah Meditations

Person lighting a Hanukkah menorah with blue and white candles.

Meditations on Hanukkah, focusing in particular on moving from the month of Heshvan, to Kislev, and on to Tevet

Essence of Tevet

A summary of facts, characters, and holidays pertaining to the month of Tevet

The Reconstructionist Network

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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

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