Join Rabbi Aderet, At The Well Founder and CEO Sarah Waxman, and Jewish Fertility Foundation Greater DC Program Manager Shannon Rubin for a gentle evening of listening and tender presence. In this gathering, we will hold community around the pain, hope, and resilience that comes with fertility challenges and pregnancy loss.
Pregnancy loss and infertility are among the most tender, complex experiences many people face, yet they are often carried in silence. Judaism, however, does not turn away from this pain. Our tradition lifts up the stories of Hannah and Sarah, honoring their longing, heartbreak, and resilience, and reminding us that yearning, grief, hope, and healing are all part of a deeply human spiritual journey.
Join us for an evening of compassionate community, gentle ritual, and Jewish wisdom as we create a brave, sacred space for anyone navigating these experiences, whether personally, in partnership, or in support of loved ones.
Together, we will ground ourselves, learn from sacred stories, reflect in small groups, and explore Jewish healing practices, including the mikvah, a ritual bath for reflection and renewal, as tools for emotional, spiritual, and communal support.
🌙 What to Expect
✨ During this Gathering, You Will Experience:
🌿 A Warm Welcome & Framing
📖 Grounding in Jewish Text + Teaching
🤝 Small Group Reflection
💧 An Introduction to the Mikvah as Healing Practice
🌱 Connection + Resource Sharing
Leave feeling held in deep care, tenderness, and belonging.
* Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the mikvah as a healing practice and may view a mikvah, but will not immerse during the evening.
🕯️ Who This Gathering Is For:
This evening is designed for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, infertility, or related challenges; those currently navigating these questions; and individuals supporting loved ones on this path. We welcome people of all identities, backgrounds, and levels of Jewish knowledge.
This gathering is in partnership with the Den Collective, the Edlavitch DCJCC Parenting Center, the Jewish Fertility Foundation, and At The Well