Av: Rituals and Activities

Some practices and rituals to try out or adapt during the month of Av. Tarot Card Consider the Strength card of the tarot which shows a woman in control of a lion or a woman holding up a pillar.  What does each of these say about the power of the a wise woman?  What does…

Iyyar: Rituals and Activities

Some practices and rituals to try out or adapt during the month of Iyyar. Count the Omer: If you haven’t explored the practice of counting the omer, it’s not too late.  Give a daily offering of barley groats, available in the bulk food section of many stores, to physically count the omer.  Pick a space…

Adar: Rituals and Activities

Some practices and rituals to try out or adapt during the month of Adar. Rosh Chodesh Meditations for Offerings: 

11 Cheshvan: Yarzheit of Rachel Imeinu

The 11 of Cheshvan, and it is the historical Yahrzteit of Rachel Imeinu (Rachel the Matriarch). This ritual can be used to honor Rachel Imeinu or be adapted to honor any ancestor of blood or spirit. This is intended a simple solitary ritual, which can easily be adapted for a group. If you are interested…

Tammuz: Rituals and Activities

Some practices and rituals to try out or adapt during the month of Tammuz including: The Daughters of Tzelophehad Learn about the Five Daughters of Tzelophehad! These five women were mentioned by name four separate times in the Tanakh: They stood up for women’s rights and won, even though Moses wasn’t so sure. G!d/dess was…