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Ritual Studio

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Join Jews of Color Sanctuary on 1st Sundays in 2023 for an interactive Ritual Studio experience centering Jewish people of color, skills for creating Jewish ritual, and a sprinkling of art and Torah.

Jewish people of color can register for this affinity space for all levels of art and text study experience.  Half the sessions are virtual to allow cross-pollination community for Jewish people of color around the world.  Greater Cincinnati Jewish people of color are welcome to register for all four sessions.  Participants who attend both in-person or both virtual sessions and participate in the studio by sharing images of their work are eligible for artist stipends of between $15-30.

Regitration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ql2y3Yam8ZhVdUiUv3gX_4fv3YLvX9EhZT1cyzhWZOM/edit

Contact erica at danserica@gmail.com with RITUAL STUDIO as the Subject for more information.

This event is supported generously throughts ArtsWave.

joyful shabbat

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From left, participants in the JOC Mishpacha “We Are Family” JOCSM Shabbaton: Maetal Gerson, Avodah Jewish Service Corps Chicago, and Kol Or of JCUA; Denise Dautoff, Jewtina y Co.; Riki Robinson, Jews of Color Initiative; Ari Monts (kneeling); Mackenzie Martinez, Avodah Jewish Service Corps, San Diego; Sabrina Sojourner, co-founding director, KHAZBAR; Erica Riddick, Jews of Color Sanctuary; Deitra Reiser, founder, Transform for Equity; Kiyomi Kowalski, co-founder, Jewbian Princess; and Ramona Tenorio, Tiyuv Initiative.

I feel blessed to be connected with a national network of Jews of color (JoC) and lucky to have experienced JoC majority spaces, even if sparsely. It is joyful to feel community in a way that you know deep in your bones includes you. The JoC Mishpacha Project JoCISM Shabbaton was definitely that kind of event. It was an opportunity to deepen existing relationships and create new ones. I was struck by the harmonies we made together, both in song and the ways we blended needs and customs. It was also a beautiful expression of the crucial role allies play, as family, as friends, as organizations, as symbiotic supporters of this work to create affinity spaces that strengthen so much more than just the Jewish people of color present, but returns with them into their home communities… whether that is across the country or down the street. The weekend reminded me of the importance of the work of JoC Sanctuary and the ability to intentionally create the spaces we need for ourselves.

National Shabbaton inspires Jews of color with the power of connecting as family

Rising Tide

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Erica Riddick of Jews of Color Sanctuary will be a featured speaker of the Co-Creating Rituals Panel at the Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network virtual 2022 Gathering on May 9 through 10. Rising Tides mission is to inspire, strengthen and support communities that embrace an open, inclusive and welcoming approach to ritual immersion as a way to mark life transitions, believing that providing for the spiritual needs of the entire spectrum of Jewish people will help create a more vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive community for everyone. The gathering is an opportunity for individuals and groups to come together to learn from and grow this movement.

2022 Gathering Registration

Mimouna

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Jews of Color Sanctuary is delighted to partner with Ish to create a cultural night you will never forget!

Join me at del-ish-us, a Celebration of Mimouna on Saturday, April 30! Mimouna is a celebration, traditionally held by North African Jews from Morocco & the Maghreb, to celebrate the end of Passover. Come see the Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show at night, with some amazing food & wine! A joyous community gathering, we’ll break bread, eat sweets, and enjoy traditional culture, together. Please join me and get your tickets today at ishFestival.org/delishus

https://www.ishfestival.org/delishus.html

Let justice well up

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12:30-2pm EST Sunday March 6, 2022

Let Justice Well Up Torah Study Series for Jewish Women of Color

https://www.mayyimhayyim.org/ljwu-torah-study/

Join this text study affinity space by and for Jewish women who also hold intersectional identities as people of color.  The intention is to create a space where we can welcome each other as siblings while also honoring the wealth of diversity within Jews of Color spaces.  There will be opportunities to suggest text study ideas and room to express your Torah. The series is on a sliding scale of $0-36 for seven sessions which can be attended individually or collectively. No prior text study experience is required.

We will open our study will the sacrifice of Yiftach’s Daughter, exploring the offered themes of sacrifice and ritual through our unique experiences as people of color.  We’ll use the framework of our study to lead us into creating Jewish ritual for the moments of our lives.

Session Dates: March 6 & 20, April 3 & 10, May 1, 15 & 29

Let Justice Well Up is hosted by Mayyim Hayyim and generously funded by the Miriam Fund.