Like a Tree By Water: Poems, Prayers, & Rituals by Members of ADVOT@Ritualwell (2023/5783)

Like a tree, our lives ripple outward in rings, connecting us to the past, present and future. Like a Tree By Water collects the work of the second cohort of ADVOT@Ritualwell, a group of ritual innovators who come together to support each other in creating new Jewish rituals, poetry, and liturgy. The writing in this collection represents the uniqueness of each individual writer, while expressing experiences that have universal connections. The four sections explore: our bodies and their abilities and limitations; our wonder at the world around us and our relationship with it; our inheritance from generations past, exploring family history, trauma, and intergenerational healing; and the question of what we will leave for the next generation. With original prayers, poems and rituals, this collection can be used in a variety of contexts, from personal contemplation to synagogue services and beyond.  Editors: Hila Ratzabi & Adva Chattler  Designer: Rachel Jackson  Contributors: Ayelet