At the Well – To develop an educational program that will empower parents to build familial Rosh Chodesh traditions, integrate rituals at home, and foster meaningful connections with their children.

How did you first become interested in Rosh Chodesh?

My journey to Rosh Chodesh began during a transformative conversation with my friend Lula in Washington, DC, when I was 25. Struggling with feelings of disconnection from my Jewish heritage and seeking deeper community, I was surprised when she suggested a new moon ritual I’d never heard of before. Our first Rosh Chodesh gathering with 10 women became a profound experience of rediscovery. It opened up a meaningful way to explore my Jewish identity, connect with my femininity, and find a sense of belonging that I had been desperately seeking.

What are you most looking forward to seeing come to fruition in this new project?

I’m most excited about empowering women to become spiritual leaders within their own families, transforming Rosh Chodesh from a peer circle experience to a multigenerational practice. In a fast-changing world, we can help families wedge sacred time into their lives, creating a critical space for connection. Our vision is to show how these monthly gatherings can enrich family life, helping children develop resilient nervous systems and deep Jewish spiritual connections. We’re not just preserving a tradition—we’re reimagining how Jewish spirituality can nurture families, offering a powerful antidote to the fragmentation of modern life.

What is the most meaningful Rosh Chodesh experience you’ve had, or the most creative one you’ve heard about from the At the Well community? Or both!

One of the most profound Rosh Chodesh experiences I’ve had was a circle where life’s raw complexity unfolded with incredible grace. In one gathering, a woman announced her pregnancy, immediately followed by another sharing her recent miscarriage. One person celebrated an engagement, while the next spoke about ending a five-year relationship. What struck me was how these seemingly contrasting experiences didn’t compete with or overshadow each other but instead created a tapestry of human experience. Nobody’s stories pulled away from anyone else’s. We were fully present, holding space with deep empathy and creating a sacred container where all emotions could coexist with genuine compassion. We were supported by the theme of the Jewish month, allowing Judaism to be the fabric to hold it all.