Graduation

Whether from college, high school, or even kindergarten or pre-school, graduation marks a liminal moment in our lives. A graduate is on the threshold, poised between past accomplishments and the possibilities that lie ahead. We invite you to use these resources to enhance this precious and fleeting moment.

Latest Rituals

Lech Lecha’s Promise

blessing, journey

person climbing hill in sandy desert with footsteps behind them and bright blue sky with white clouds above

A Prayer for Self-Celebration

“May you know your bounty”

blessing, celebration, growth, joy

tree in the center of image with light shining through, woman dancing to the right, wearing a gauzy white dress that's blowing as she dances with her hands outstretched. she has brown hair and light or olive skin.

Berukhah At (Shehekheyatnu): A Divine Feminine Blessing for Momentous Occasions

“We praise you, Shekhinah, / who has given us life”

shehekheyanu, Shekhinah

purple flowers with a banner reading brucha at bayta diamond

Tomorrow

“Your birthright renews every breath”

children, grandparents, hope

A family stands in a field at sunset, as a child points toward the horizon.

We Dream the Dream

“Learning from the book of humanity …”

breath, meditation

Person sitting on rock, overlooking a vast, scenic landscape with a sunset. Backpack and trekking poles beside them.

With Grief and Hope: A Graduation Blessing for the Class of 2020

Five graduates in caps and gowns walk down steps outdoors, surrounded by trees and fence.

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.

Havdalah Gedolah: Closing Ritual for School Year, Camp Session, or Other Group Time

camp, havdalah, school

A group of people holding lit candles together in a dark room.

For Sharing Divine Gifts

A poem acknowledging we each have divine gifts.

Silhouetted wildflowers against a mountain backdrop during a sunset.

Goodbye Ritual

A ritual for saying goodbye to a sacred text or person

A black and white photo of two people hugging on a beach.