A Ceremony to Honor Women & A Modern Version of Eishet Chayil
This ceremony was designed to honor the women in our lives and learn from their character traits and contributions. Based
A Contemporary “Women of Valor” Ceremony for the Passover Seder
This ceremony, meant to be performed before drinking the third cup of wine at the Passover seder, encourages people to
Guatemalan Christian sings ‘Shalom Aleichem’
In this article from Israel National News, Netanel Izak relays the personal story of how he met a Guatemalan Christian on
Gender Bias in Translation: Why is “Chayil” Often Translated as “Virtuous”?
This thorough article examines the different ways that the word “chayil” is used throughout the Bible, suggesting that gender bias has influenced
A Shalom Aleichem Classroom Activity for Children
This short lesson plan vaguely outlines a classroom activity for children based on the words of the song “Shalom Aleichem.” This
Ribbon Kol Haolamim: A Prayer Based on Shalom Aleichem
This post includes the Hebrew and English translation for “Ribbon Kol Haolamim,” a prayer that is recited or sung after
Ministering Angels vs. Angels of Peace
This short post explains why, according to many traditions, the first stanza of “Shalom Aleichem” addresses the “ministering angels” (“malachei
“Malachim” Jewish Angel Cards
This post introduces “MALACHIM Jewish Angel Cards,” each with an image and blessing, created by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner to be used during
A Shalom Aleichem Poem
This original poem by Gila Gevirtz is inspired by the tradition of singing Shalom Aleichem to the ministering angels that
Shalom Aleichem Ceremony for Going on Hospice
In this detailed, step-by-step guide, Lisa Sacks outlines a way to transform the difficult experience of going on hospice into