In the past five years, we’ve lived through a global pandemic, October 7 and its subsequent shockwaves, and a changing political and technological landscape. We’ve also gone through personal changes – starting families, making big moves, and thinking about our place in that rapidly changing world.
Rituals ground us, connect us, and challenge us to connect both to the world and to our tradition. From Shabbat candles to everyday blessings, discover how to weave old and new practices together across generations to bring the people you love closer.
Release date: 5/1/26
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Jewish ritual has always been a living thing, meant to be touched, questioned, and made your own. This guidebook opens the door to four foundational practices discussed in this episode: chevruta, the ancient art of learning with a partner; tzedakah, giving as an act of justice; the Omer, a 49-day journey of mindfulness; and Modeh Ani, a morning blessing that begins every day with gratitude. Along the way, you`ll find writing prompts to reflect, practical how-to’s, creative variations, and a blessing to carry you forward. Explore alone or with a friend. There’s no prior knowledge required, no wrong way in.
Recustom
Eileen Levinson is a London-based designer, artist, and entrepreneur whose work reimagines Jewish ritual for contemporary audiences. She is the founder of Recustom (formerly Haggadot.com), a platform that empowers individuals and families to create personalized ritual experiences, especially around Passover.
In addition to her work in the Jewish community, she served as Creative Director at Kin Community from its launch in 2011 through 2015, helping shape one of the early women-focused multi-channel networks on YouTube. Levinson has an MFA from CalArts in Graphic Design and a BA from Washington University in St. Louis.
Jewish Grandparents Network
Debra Weinberg is a seasoned Jewish communal leader and nonprofit executive with decades of experience in leadership development and philanthropy. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Jewish Grandparents Network, where she advances the role of grandparents in strengthening Jewish identity and family life. A certified leadership coach and longtime community builder, Weinberg brings deep expertise in cultivating leaders and fostering meaningful, multigenerational engagement in Jewish life.
Previously, she was the founding executive director of ACHARAI: The Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Development Institute and led the Darrell Friedman Institute for Professional Development. She has also held national and local board leadership roles, including chairing The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and co-chairing the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s Global Planning Committee.
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