A contemporary poem that addresses “the stain” of blood which, when trying to get pregnant, “becomes a sign of failure, of sadness, of emptiness, of death”
A brief prayer before undergoing in vitro fertilization
Personal blessing that God will hear our prayers to allow us to perform mitzvot
Affirmation of wedding blessings when a couple decides to have children
A prayer to be recited by a couple upon deciding to have children
The author suggests adding an unlit candle to the Shabbat candlelabrum each week until the baby is born
Describes the practice of going to a mikveh (ritual bath) as it relates to the desire for conception
A prayer to be read by the partner of a woman being inseminated with donor sperm in the doctor’s office
Preparing for the procedure on the night before
To be read at a Simchat Bat or Bris by the mother who has just given birth
Purim is a tale of resilience, standing up and speaking out. Now more than ever, we need YOUR story!
Whether you share your story for the holiday or another occasion, Purim is the perfect opportunity to embrace your role as a storyteller.
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