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A Mikveh Immersion Marking My Journey From Estrangement To Embracing Chosen Family

This ritual was created with the support of Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams for individuals who are experiencing estrangement from their families.
  • by Kelly Kossar
blessings, chosen family, estrangement, family, mikveh, transition
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In Search of Abraham: Prayer for Reparenting Ourselves on Father’s Day

“may we will ourselves to go forth and choose our own fates”

  • by Devon Spier
chosen family, Father's Day
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Queer/Chosen Family Gender Neutral Blessing for the Children

  • by Rakhel Silverman
chosen family, gay, gender, gender inclusive, genderqueer, lesbian, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, queer, trans, transgender
A group of people enjoying a meal together around a dining table, with two babies present.

Estrangement Prayer

  • by Marcy Aufrichtig
chosen family
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Prayer for Not Spending Holidays With People Who Harm You

may you be blessed / with radical refusal
  • by Devon Spier
child abuse, chosen family, holidays
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Blessing for Newcomers

Welcoming recent converts to Judaism

  • by Ilana Rossoff
chosen family, conversion, interfaith, welcoming
Two older adults hugging warmly in a sunlit room, one smiling contentedly with eyes closed.

A Prayer for Chosen Family

“g-d of friends / and roommates / coworkers / and co-religionists…”

  • by Devon Spier
chosen family
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Jewish Women & Laughter

A poem about the wisdom in female friendship and laughter

  • by Devon Spier
chosen family, friendship, humor
Two people smiling and embracing in a warm hug, showing happiness and friendship in a light, blurred background.

In Embrace of Ruth

A poem for embracing chosen family

  • by Devon Spier
chosen family, interfaith
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Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis