A ritual to say goodbye to a beloved foster child, modeled on the Jewish baby naming ceremony
Miriam’s Cup reinterpreted to highlight the relationship between adoptive moms and adopted daughters
Just as God hear the prayers of our matriarchs, so too may God hear our prayers
While happily the majority of adoptions work out as planned, some do not. This havdalah ceremony marks such a loss.
A prayer for the gift of an adopted child in which the baby is welcomed, the parents pledge to create a good and Jewish life for the child, and ask God’s blessings for the baby’s health and well-being
In this study of the Zohar, Rabbi Margie Jacobs will guide you in exploring the ShekhinahThe feminine name of God, expounded upon in the rabbinic era and then by the Kabbalists in extensive literature on the feminine attributes of the divine., the feminine, immanent, indwelling Sacred Presence, through the use of art materials and reflective writing. Four sessions starting May 7, 2024.
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