Jewish Ancestral Healing Circle

This Jewish ancestral healing circle is a dedicated space to connect with the ancient wisdom of our beloved ancestors in a container held with the ruach (Spirit) of Jewish tradition. Each session will center on a theme, a doorway into vital elements in Jewish tradition. In characteristically Jewish style, we will not arrive at “answers,” so much as practice resting in paradox and question. Our monthly circles will include guided ancestral connection, heart-centered group sharing & witnessing and whatever else emerges organically. Sessions are held with reverence and an open heart, welcoming every part of us and creating a safe and sacred vessel for ritual practice, cultural healing and communal connection.

This is a circle for Jews and I hold an inclusive definition of Jewish. No previous experience with or knowledge of Jewish traditions is needed. Jews of color, Mizrahi, Sephardi & indigenous Jews are warmly welcome and I am committed to holding a space that honors Jews of diverse ancestries. All those with any amount of Jewish ancestry are welcome, as well as converted Jews / Jews by choice. If you are wondering if this includes you, it most likely does — don’t hesitate to ask.

Circles are held each month for 90 minutes, virtually through Zoom. All sessions will be Thursdays at 1pm US Eastern (unless otherwise noted). You are welcome to attend all or as many circles as you like.

Upcoming Session Dates & Themes:

**This circle is currently on hiatus as new possibilities begin to coalesce and emerge. Stay tuned and feel free to express interest by* contacting me here. *

Payment / Exchange: The fee for each circle is $20-40 USD sliding scale. Pay the amount per circle that reflects your means. You are welcome to reach out if this rate is not accessible for you.

Fill out the form below to register. You may sign up for one or several sessions at a time. You are welcome but not required to attend every session. I will send the Zoom link before each session, after you have sent payment.

Jewish Ancestral Healing Circle

You may sign up for one or several sessions at a time. You are welcome but not required to attend every session.

If you would like to attend a session and have already filled out this form, you may email me directly and send payment to register, or complete the form again and skip questions as needed.

Name *

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I will send the Zoom link by email before each circle, after I have received payment.

Please select all circles you are currently registering for *

You may register for one or several circles at a time.

September 28: Chosenness

October 26: Diaspora **note date change**

November 16: Antisemitism

December 21: Israel-Palestine

January 18: G*d

February 15: Torah

March 21: Prayer

May 9: Shabbat

Payment *

To complete your registration, please send payment - $20-40 USD for each circle. I will send the Zoom link after I receive payment.

Venmo (do not select "Turn on for Purchases" to avoid fee) to: @elahzakarin

PayPal (choose Family & Friends to avoid fee) to: elahzakarin@gmail.com

Zelle: elahzakarin@gmail.com

Other

Where in the world do you currently live? *

Do you have experience with Ancestral Medicine's ritual framework or other methods of ritual practice and spirit contact? *

Please share briefly about your experience.

To the best of your knowledge, where are your ancestors from? Who, if any, of your ancestors are Jewish? What is your relationship to Jewish practice? *

There is no wrong answer to this and you may share briefly or in more depth.

Is there anything else about your background, experience or identities that you would like me to know? *

You are welcome to share as much or as little as you would like.

Do you have any questions or comments?

I look forward to being with you soon!

Contact me here with any questions or to be notified of future sessions.

Note: While this circle does not require previous experience, it does include guided ritual practice and spirit contact with trusted ancestral guides and allies. If you are interested in joining, but don’t have this experience, you are still welcome! Feel free to reach out with questions or to set up a 1-1 session for additional learning and support, if you’d like.

Previous Circles

Cycle One

Chanukah: Darkness & Light

Tu BiShvat: Our Connection with the Earth

Purim: Turning the World Upside Down

Pesach (Passover): From Narrow Places to Liberation

Yom HaShoah: Tending Ancestral Grief

Counting the Omer: Revealing Our Divine Qualities

Shavuot: Season of Revelation

Elul: Sacred Passage to the High Holy Days

Cycle Two

Chosenness: On Jewish Peoplehood

Diaspora & Exile (Galut): Land, Place & Culture

Antisemitism: Harm, Healing & Hope

Israel-Palestine: A Sacred Inquiry

G*d: Divine Source & the Web of Life

Torah: Wisdom, Text & Story

Prayer, Song & Blessing: Bringing our Tradition Alive

Shabbat: Holy Rest & Visioning Olam Haba (the World to Come)

Interested in staying connected? I send out a periodic (infrequent) newsletter to share upcoming courses, circles and other updates.

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