Jewish Birth and Life Cycles: An afternoon of story and celebration

Shifrah UK invites you to an intimate and creative afternoon of Jewish storytelling, centring birth, matrescence and other pivotal reproductive life-cycle moments.

Through a rich mix of discussion, poetry and song, the afternoon will feature voices from across the diverse Jewish community, weaving together personal stories, ritual memory, religious learning and artistic expression. Together, contributors will explore the cultural, spiritual and communal significance of these rites of passage within British Jewish life - honouring both ancient wisdom and evolving feminist perspectives.

We look forward to presenting:

• Rabbinical perspectives from Rabbi Miriam Berger, introducing Wellspring - a space to mark transition or change - joyful or mournful - and find solace, self-care and some peace.
• Live participatory drawing with Talmudic Drawing Studio
• Song and ritual-making with Kohenet Rachel Rose Reid of Yelala
• Creative journaling with Maternal Journal
• Be Fruitful - the new book on Jewish birth by Dr B.J. Woodstein
• Hope and Healing through Song with Judith Silver
• Poetry by Chloe Yale Pinto

And more to be announced!

We of course welcome children and babies to this event, although we ask that little ones are supervised at all times. The venue is fully accessible, but please contact us with any specific access needs.

Light veggie-friendly KLBD refreshments will be available but please note we cannot accommodate any specific dietary requirements or food allergies.

Shifrah UK celebrates and informs on Jewish cultural birth practices, and provides information, education and training in maternity and birth contexts. We provide a collective voice that advocates for our community, helps to build understanding of our heritage and culture, and combats antisemitism.

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