Life-Cycle

Carly (Ketzirah) on January 23rd, 2007

Names are big deal in both Judaism and Paganism. Names are so important in Judaism that we even call God, “The Name.” (השם) In both of my spiritual communities I stand out as a bit of an oddity because I don’t have a “name.” I’m just Carly. Now you are probably reading this asking, “what [...]

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Carly (Ketzirah) on October 31st, 2006

Since I know I won’t be able to finish a new edition of the Jewitch Calendar for 2007, I’m really happy to be able to share this with you! I stumbled across the Ecological Calendar at one of my favorite little shops in Takoma Park. I bought a copy as a gift for a friend, [...]

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Carly (Ketzirah) on March 29th, 2006

After reading the amazing “ritual fantasy” on Telshemesh.org and some other great writings about Miriam the prophetess. I am compelled to call out the anniversary of her death. I think tonight I will go home and light some floating candles in water for her. It seems appropriate. “The Israelites came, the whole community, to the [...]

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