Ma'ayan

Jewish Ritual & Ceremony

RITUAL AND CEREMONY ARE THE ENERGETIC THREADS THAT WEAVE OUR LIVES.
Judaism has rich containers and guidelines for how to observe these moments of transition such as baby naming, b mitzvah, weddings, or sitting shiva. 

Ritual and ceremony add meaning, healing and celebration at other transitions too –  transitions such as name changes, conversions, gender transition, divorce, “red thread” ceremony to honor a first menstruation or a saging ceremony to honor transition into menopause, incantation bowls and home blessings for a new abode, tree planting following a birth or a death.

Any moment in time that you wish to mark is made more powerful by a ceremony that connects you to nature’s rhythms, spiritual energy and the Divine Mystery.

Ma’ayan Arts acts as a spiritual doula for these passages, helping you create observances that are meaningful, deeply connected and embodied. 

Upcoming Rituals with Ma’ayan arts

Recent Rituals with Ma’ayan arts

Lag Ba'omer
Lag Ba’omer

Through music and fire, come mark the 33rd day of the Omer, our seven-week journey towards revelation at Mount Sinai. In the light of the flames we will learn deep teachings of this holiday through stories, songs and holy ritual, tending the fire of the Atlanta Jewish community.

Birth Ritual at Lake Lanier
A Birth Blessing Ritual on the Shores of Lake Lanier

“I want a place to celebrate but I also want a place to grieve,” the mom said. “I’m welcoming someone new into our family of 4 and I need some nourishment. Parenthood is hard.” She went on to explain that she wanted a space where close friends could share stories of difficulties and also share stories that were funny.

McKenzie, You are a spiritual artist!

What a beautiful ritual you shaped for Amy’s conversion… it had beauty, heart and LOVE. It was a pleasure to collaborate with you! Yishar kokhech!
Rabbi Dayle Friedman, she/her
Interim Rabbi, Congregation Bet Haverim

McKenzie's magic is in her creativity

and how she holds space for everyone to participate in their own way. She thought of every little detail to make the event special ... Everyone left the evening feeling grounded and part of something greater than themselves, and my daughter felt extraordinarily loved and supported.
Ariela F.
from a Red Thread Ceremony for her daughter

I will never forget the power of my conversion, thanks to McKenzie’s skills.

Her intuitive, artistic way of creating, together with her deep understanding of Jewish ritual and tradition, birthed an experience far beyond what I could have imagined. McKenzie saw the inherent majesty and meaning in the conversion process, and made it not only visible, but embodied. We became an ecstatic bunch of women, singing and laughing together in such a simcha!
Amy L.
from a Conversion to Judaism ceremony

McKenzie guided our group powerfully

embodying her deep commitments to connection, gratitude, justice, the earth and all of its inhabitants. She breaks through daily existence patterns and breathes fresh fiery love into each moment. Throughout the planning and the ritual she listened deeply to the possibilities and needs of the moment. A thunderstorm arrived in the middle of our outdoor ritual and she wove it in with grace so that it made the moment even more meaningful. Her powerful vulnerability and full presence is a gift to be inspired by.
Sara G.
from a Birth Blessing Ritual