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Downpour

“Rain clouds mass above, / so we race towards rows of stiff backed chairs…”
  • by Cathleen Cohen
family, generations, huppah, Jewish wedding, keubah, wedding
Watercolor painting of roses and greenery draped on a wooden structure under a cloudy sky.

Chosen Family Ketubah/Brit Akhim/Akhot/Mishpakha

  • by Rabbi Max Zev Reynolds
brit, chosen family, commitment, covenant, family, friendship, ketubah, love
A man in a prayer shawl signs a colorful document at a table with books and papers.

The Awe, ירא, That Encompasses Mayim Hayim, מים חיים

“May we be reminded of the songs of Miriam, the keeper of the Mayim Hayim…”
  • by Rabbi Marina Yergin
children, climate crisis, family, flood, Guadalupe River, nature, parenting, prayer, torrential rain
Person in a green jacket stands by a calm lake, facing a forest of tall trees in the background.

A Father’s Blessing

“May Hashem bless you more each year…”
  • by Mikhail Lazarevich Gurfinkel
family, father, Father's Day, love
Two people hug each other closely, offering comfort and emotional support in an indoor setting.

Circle of Life Exercise

This creative ritual can be done during a Yizkor service or other gatherings focused exploring on death, dying and legacy.
  • by Elliott Familant
ancestors, death, family, grandparents, legacy, life
a family heirloom photo

Ritual for Honoring Parent/Child or Sibling Estrangement and Letting Go

This ritual can be adapted for personal or communal use.
  • by Om Green
astrangement, chosen family, family, healing, separation
A seashell rests on wet sand near the shoreline, with gentle waves in the background.

Shmorg with Wine, Horseradish, God, Family & Freedom

“Someone sneaking to the kitchen to warm the tzimmes / to ladle the soup, plate the brisket…”
  • by Avi Killip
family, passover, seder, traditions
A family gathered around a table set with wine, candles, and food, engaged in conversation.

Confetti Fallen from the Family Tree

A 5-part poem exploring family connections
family, generations, grandmothers, intergenerational, love
Black and white photo of two people beside a colorful tree drawing on a wall.

Kweer Blessings and Prayers

A collection of LGBTQ+ blessings, poems, prayers, rituals, and kavanot.
  • by Maggid Eli Andrew Ramer
ancestors, coming out, family, intimacy, LGBTQ, mi shebeirakh, name change, polyamory, prayer, queer, rainbow, relationships, sex, shema, single, Sukkot, torah
A double rainbow appears in a cloudy sky above utility poles and buildings.

Charlotte’s Poem

“Charlotte’s story is not a tragedy / Neither is mine…”
  • by Ariadne Wolf
ancestors, family, Holocaust, LGBTQ, pride, Shoah, trans rights, transgender, trauma
A daisy with rainbow-colored petals arranged in a gradient pattern, centered on a blurred green background.

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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