Type: Complete Ceremony

A ritual for a girl’s first period. Includes a circle of names, blessings, candle-lighting, and gift-giving. Ritual objects include a tambourine, red ribbons, a decorative egg, a ring, candles, and red fruits.

A moonlit ceremony on the shores of a brook. Celebrates the entrance of a daughter into womanhood. Includes songs, book-giving, adapted tashlich ritual, and blessings.

A description of a menarche ceremony created by a woman for her daughter

A private ritual to honor a girl’s entrance into womanhood. Includes rainwater bubble bath, blessings, and teachings on sexual health and well-being.

Riffing on the now-traditional candle-lighting, this ceremony offers a candle for eight women in Jewish history.

A beautiful alternative to a candle-lighting ceremony

Following the synagogue service, a minyan of community members conveys what membership in the community entails.

A ceremony for Rosh Chodesh Av dedicated to ending violence against women

Bringing light to a month that has no festivals

Responsive readings and group activities for Iyar, mentioning Rosh Chodesh, manna, and Iyar’s holidays