Noa’s Bat-Mitzvah ceremony celebrated her sacred entrance into Jewish ritual, particularly the feminine practices of Rosh Chodesh. This past gathering honored the cycles of the moon and the Hebrew calendar. Through song, poetry, meditation, plants, ritual, and community witnessing, Noa was held in a space of reflection and celebration. The ceremony invited participants to engage with the fire of the month of Av — the element of devotion, love, and creation — and to bless Noa as she stepped fully into this threshold of life.

Co-led with Rachael Brody, of Heartseed Health.Noa’s mother was deeply involved in dreaming up this ceremony to bring in meaning and connection.

Flow / Highlights:

• Welcome, introductions, and orientation to the sacred space

• Teaching on the power of Rosh Chodesh and the feminine cycles

• Heart meditation with the Ner Tamid (Continuous Flame) visualization

• Candle ritual: Goddess Candle passed, integrating heart-whispers of participants

• Sharing circle: reflections, blessings, and partner prompts

• Botanical craft activity

• AHAVAH Chant: visualizing divine love (Chesed) around Noa and the circle

• Kiddush Levana blessing under the moon & poetry

• Closing blessings: participants pour herbal bath water, place flowers, and witness Noa stepping through the threshold