Reproductive Experiences

In contemporary homes, starting a family is often a deliberate choice. The experience of pregnancy, the drama of giving birth, and the miracle of adoption are occasions for joy and wonder. These are also experiences that can be fraught with pain and struggle, reflecting the full spectrum of life and death. We offer prayers for those who are trying to conceive, prayers for pregnancy and childbirth, rituals for parents preparing to adopt, mourning ceremonies for miscarriages, blessings for those struggling with infertility, rituals to prepare for or acknowledge an abortion, and much more.

Latest Rituals

Prayer for Those Struggling to Conceive & Infertility

“Blessed are You, Divine Presence, Healer of All Flesh and Maker of Miracles”

infertility, pregnancy, Shekhinah

A woman sits outdoors with her hands together, appearing thoughtful or contemplative, surrounded by fallen leaves.

Hearing in our Hearts

A prayer about infertility invoking the biblical Hannah

Person sitting by a window with closed eyes, hands clasped, and a book on the table.

Prayer Before Starting IVF

infertility, IVF

Woman sitting on a pier, wrapped in a blanket, gazing at a calm sea during sunrise or sunset.

Mother’s Day Prayer

A woman kisses a baby on the cheek while holding them in her arms, sitting on a couch indoors.

Everything Is But a Moment: A Meditation on Kohelet

meditation, megillah, mourning, welcoming

Person meditating with hands in prayer pose, eyes closed, in a dimly lit yoga class.

Self-Birthing: A Ritual for Termination of a Pregnancy

Delicate white flowers blooming on branches against a soft blue sky background.

Dream of the Red Tent

feminism, gender, lesbian, LGBTQ, Miriam

A group of diverse people holding hands and smiling outdoors on a sunny day.

Gentle Boys: A Mother’s Prayer

#metoo, feminism, gender, gender inclusive, genderqueer, LGBTIQ, sexual harassment

Woman holding a baby and playing a guitar, both seated on the floor, smiling.

A Rebirth Mikveh Ritual for Mothers

feminism, mikveh, parent

Staircase descending with potted plants on a ledge and a white railing on the right.

An Invocation of Divine Motherhood

“Motherhood / Finds us…”

mother looking into childs eyes