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Elijah

Reflections on a Tragedy

Our lives are stitched together with thread that is easily broken. In this time of sorrow, perhaps the best we can do is remember the promise of Elijah—and believe that redemption is near. [more]

Found In: Communal Tragedy

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Elijah Comes Tonight

A fun rendition for welcoming Elijah into your home [more]

Found In: Covenant & Naming Rituals, Ending Shabbat: Havdalah, Songs at the Seder Table

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The Brit of Ayelet Kalila Vivianne Cohler-Esses

An original baby-naming ceremony using biblical images of the covenant which are not tied to gender. The ceremony makes use of henna as a symbol of the blood of the covenant. [more]

Found In: Covenant & Naming Rituals

Tags: covenant, Elijah, naming, welcoming

Simchat Banot

A welcoming ceremony for twins [more]

Found In: Covenant & Naming Rituals

Tags: covenant, Elijah, naming, shehekheyanu , welcoming

Ritual Thrones

At a brit ceremony an infant boy is traditionally placed on the Chair of Elijah. New chairs have been created including Thrones of Miriam and Deborah. [more]

Found In: Covenant & Naming Rituals

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Creative Brit Milah

Three ceremonies for a boy's brit milah, with readings and explanations. Includes options for circumcision at the ceremony or not. [more]

Found In: Covenant & Naming Rituals

Tags: circumcision, Elijah, naming

Mal’ach haBrit: Angel of the Covenant

Addressing Elijah, the traditional "guest" at the ceremony [more]

Found In: Covenant & Naming Rituals

Tags: circumcision, Elijah