New Moon Circle - TAMMUZ For Jewish Women

Join us for a Women’s Rosh Chodesh Circle this TAMMUZ in downtown Boston at The Boston Synagogue — a warm, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and explore the themes of the new moon & month through increasing joy, renewal, and shared intention.

Tammuz is the most emotionally intense month of the Jewish year. Its very name is not Hebrew — it is the name of an ancient Babylonian god, whose absence the women of Jerusalem once mourned at the Temple gate. It is the month of the Golden Calf, of Ezekiel's Chariot vision, of the Tablets shattering at Sinai. A month of descent — and of unexpected grace.

Our Rosh Chodesh Women's Circle gathers each month to explore the Jewish calendar from the inside — its letters, its tribes, its teachings, its wounds, and its remedies. This Tammuz we ask the oldest question the month carries:

• What do we reach for when the Divine feels distant?
• What are we actually reaching for ?

The evening weaves together Torah, Kabbalah, Jewish history, and meaningful conversation. We will explore how Jews across generations — from the women of Sinai to the hidden Jews of the Inquisition — have found vessels to carry the sacred through impossible seasons.The evening includes teaching, discussion, a creative talisman practice to carry into the month ahead, and a contemplative card drawing — what our tradition calls cheshbon hanefesh. A sneak peak at some Jewish Magic practices that may leave you surprised.

All women welcome. All backgrounds welcome. No prior knowledge required.*

We’ll connect as Jewish women while honoring this special time of lunar renewal.

Enjoy light refreshments as we sing soulful songs and chant together, creating a warm and uplifting atmosphere. Join us for this Rosh Chodesh Circle and step into the joy, unity, and renewal that define the new moon and month.

Open to all Jewish women — come as you are 💚

--Rosh Chodesh Circle is a recognized as a Lay Leader led group by Hadar.

• Discover the unique energy of Tammuz and the pitfalls to navigate with awareness.
• Explore the meaning of the Hebrew letters that anchor the month
  and how to work with their energy
• Learn the significance of the Tribe of Reuben and what it carries for us today
• Study the Kabbalistic teachings of the month through a women's lens
• Explore what some call Jewish Magic and how crypto Jews used cards, tarot, to hide Torah in plain sight.
  The evening includes candle lighting, intention-setting, and a guided kavvanah to carry into the hot Summer days of Tammuz. All Jewish women are welcome no matter where you are on your journey— come as you are. No prior knowledge or experience required.

Enjoy light refreshments as we sing soulful songs and chant together, creating a warm and uplifting atmosphere. Join us for this Rosh Chodesh Circle and step into the joy, unity, and renewal that define the new moon and month.

Open to all Jewish women — come as you are 💚

--Rosh Chodesh Circle is a recognized as a Lay Leader led group by Hadar.

Did you know that Rosh Chodesh was given to women as their own special holiday?

Rosh Chodesh signifies the renewal of the moon and the start of a new month. According to tradition, it was a reward to women for their devotion and wisdom during the Exodus and their refusal to participate in the creation of the Golden Calf. Instead, they eagerly contributed their gold and jewelry to help build the Mishkan (Tabernacle)!

Join us to celebrate the new month with meaningful discussions that explore Jewish wisdom, traditions, rituals, and blessings to honor Rosh Chodesh. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect and foster a supportive community— along with snacks and wine!

What to Expect:

• Thoughtful discussions on Jewish wisdom and traditions
• Rituals and blessings to honor the new month
• Opportunities to connect and build a supportive community
• Snacks and wine

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

We had a fabulous time celebrating the New Moon Nisan with our Jewish Community of Jewish Women in downtown, Boston at The Boston Synagogue.

Info: One of our members will blow the Shofar to clear the space, prepare our intentions to open the circle. In ancient time the Shofar was blown to announce the new moon. We borrow this practice to clear our heads from all that clings to us to be present for the unfolding evening that awaits.

Info: Come early to schmooze, grab something to nosh and claim your seat in the circle. Say hello to familiar friends and make new ones.

Info: Before opening the circle we chant a familiar or new Nigun, tune, together. Music has a powerful way of shifting the energy and clearing the space for this special, festive evening we will enjoy together.

Info: As we gather around the circle pass the light from one to another lighting our own candle and claiming our presence in the circle.

Info: Inviting a special woman from our past or current day is a way of extending the circle to those who speak to our heart. We offer up their name to join us.

Info: The evening's curated activities, topics, stories and discussion unfold. Culminating in a shared poem and closing chant.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Road, Boston, United States

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