Return to the Heart: An Elul Ceremony
Fall 2025 • Elul 5785
Blurb / Theme:
In this Selichot (forgiveness) ceremony, Jenna Zadaka and Elana Brody guided participants through a heart-centered evening of song, embodied practice, and ritual. Attendees explored forgiveness, returned to the wholeness of their hearts, and connected deeply with community. The ceremony concluded with Havdalah, blessing the week ahead and preparing hearts for Rosh Hashanah.
Flow / Highlights:
Teaching on Forgiveness from an ancient Jewish midrash
Hebrew Chanting and Prayer
Heart-meditation on the Palm Tree of Devorah (a Kabbalistic work by Moshe Cordevero)
Rose ritual for forgiveness
Partner prompts on forgiveness
Havdalah

