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Ending Relationships

The dissolution of a relationship is heartbreaking. Years of shared love and commitment can turn to bitterness and acrimony. Even friendly separations generate feelings of sorrow and loss. We offer rituals that address these emotions. These ceremonies also remedy the male-female power imbalance inherent in the traditional Jewish divorce procedure.

Latest Rituals

For this independent ritual, no witnesses or rabbi need to be present.
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A ritual of transition between what was and what will be in order to mark a new chapter in life.
 
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Divorce ritual with small group of friends

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Ritual for removing wedding ring after partner’s death (could be modified for divorce)
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On being un-chosen

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These days, I separate myself from community

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To connect the physical with the mental, emotional, and spiritual, Mayyim Hayyim provides Seven Kavanot (intentions) as a guide to help you slow down, center, and be present in the moment

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Traditional text of a Jewish get/ divorce

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Traditional blessings for mikveh immersion

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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

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Jewish practices provide us with valuable frameworks to foster awareness and joy through gratitude.

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