Jewish Speciality Services
Are you looking for support welcoming your baby to the Jewish community? Interested in learning more about pregnancy and birth in the Jewish tradition? I’m delighted to be able to use my personal and professional expertise to offer the following additional services. All services can be purchased a la carte or combined with a birth doula package.
Learning Sessions
In this 90-minute session, learn from Sari about a topic related to fertility, pregnancy, birth, or motherhood in Jerusalem. Suggested topics include:
Magic and reproduction in the biblical world and early Judaism
Experiences of mothering in the biblical world and ancient Near East
A close study of the matriarchs (choose one or more): Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Hannah, Deborah
The reality and metaphor of pregnancy in the Torah
Sessions are designed for 3–5 participants and include a mix of text study, lecture, and lively discussion. They are perfect for birth prep classes, new parent groups, and other chavurot (small groups).
Creation Sessions
In this 90-minute session, Sari will guide you in the creation of a personal art object to take home and use for your fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, or child; accompanied by learning about the historical and spiritual significance of these items. Suggested options include:
Amulet
Incantation Bowl
Mezuzah or tzedakah box for baby’s room
Tekhines (women’s prayers, traditionally written in Yiddish)
Shivti (artisitc representation of a verse from Tehillim/Psalms)
Sessions can be tailored for individuals or small groups such as birth prep classes or new parent groups.
Simchas (Rituals)
Let Sari support you in designing and implementing a meaningful and joyous simcha (celebratory ritual) to welcome your baby into the world. Options include:
M’ugelet/Mother Blessing for a pregnant person
Brit Milah/Simchat Bat/Welcoming Baby to the community
Guided mikveh (ritual bath) immersion to mark the ninth month of pregnancy, following your birth, weaning, and more (Coming Soon!)
