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Torah and Haftarah Blessings with Feminine God Language and Re-Gendered Hebrew

Torah and Haftarah blessings addressing the Divine as feminine
  • by Lori Sumberg
blessing, feminism, gender, Shekhinah, torah
open torah scroll

Blessing for Cutting an Umbilical Cord and Ritual for Anointing a Baby’s Navel

“How might we mark the moment of birth and coming into Jewish covenant without focusing on the gender and genitals of an infant?”
  • by Rabbi Caryn Aviv
baby naming, covenant, gender, gender inclusive
closeup of person's white hands holding white baby's small bare feet with dappled sunlight shining

Blessing for Daughters

“May you claim your ancient power”
  • by Sara Stock Mayo
baby naming, baby shower, family, feminism, gender, naming
brown skinned woman in black tank dress holding hands and dancing with two brown skinned girls by the ocean with water in the background and sunlight

The Queen Is in the Field

“My dear, there are no keys to the palace”
  • by Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay
feminism, gender, Shekhinah
light brown skinned woman with curly dark hair dressed in gauzy gown looking contemplative in halo-like crown with hair pinned up and curls coming down in field with tree and sunlight

Prayer for Transgender Justice

“We ask your blessing upon our community, the holy assembly of all transgender people”
  • by Rabbi Emily Aviva Kapor-Mater
gender, gender inclusive, genderqueer, trans, transgender, Transgender Day of Remembrance
person holding white umbrella with multi-colored paint or sparkles raining down over them

After Roe: A Havdalah Ritual for Losing Abortion Access

Ritual to acknowledge loss of abortion access
  • by NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women)
abortion, America, feminism, gender, social justice
After Roe: A Havdalah Ritual for Losing Abortion Access

My Body is a Torah Scroll

“Have I authored the stories of my Life?”

  • by Kohenet Ahava Lilith evershYne
earth, feminism, gender, torah
My Body is a Torah Scroll

Alternative Avinu Malkeinu

Avinu Malkeinu prayer using many different names and conceptions of God

  • by Keddem Congregation, Palo Alto, CA
avinu malkeinu, feminism, gender
Alternative Avinu Malkeinu

She’asani Ish V’ishah

Prayer honoring one’s gender identity

  • by Suzanne Sabransky
blessing, gender, gender inclusive, genderqueer, trans, transgender
She’asani Ish V’ishah

Transgender Renaming Ceremony

A ritual for receiving a new Hebrew name after gender transition

  • by Heather Paul
gender, gender inclusive, name change, naming, trans, transgender
Transgender Renaming Ceremony

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Light the World: A Nia Dance Party for Hanukkah

Welcome Hanukkah through the Nia movement practice. We’ll kindle our unique candles to music by Jewish singers, followed by prompts for reflection and writing. Nia is adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Move with us on December 7, 2023.

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