Shmini Atzeret: Prayer for Rain

On Shmini Atzeret (the last day of Sukkot) Jews across the globe pray for rain. Ashkenazi Jews recite "Tfilat Geshem," and Sephardi Jews recipe "Tikkun HaGeshem" which are both prayers for rain that evoke ancestors and pray for rain that comes at the right time and in the right amount. 

Join us to explore rain and prayer through singing, writing, movement, ritual, and shared learning about water protectors and water bearers. There will be space for grief and anxiety around water and climate collapse. 

This event is open to all and centers Jewish practice. No previous knowledge of Judaism or Hebrew required.

You are invited to bring a photo and information about water protectors or water bearers, alive or passed, who you want to share about. The facilitators will share about the foremothers Rachel, Miriam and the angel of rain Af-Bri. 

You are invited to bring an item for our ancestor altar. 

Schedule

• Welcome and introduction around a fire. Blessing and drinking water.
• Singing
• Shared learning
• Movement
• Writing
• Collective song and prayer
• Personal prayer time
• Shofar blast
• Closing

Yesod Farm+Kitchen is looking for collaborators for this event. Email info@yesodfarm.org if you want to lead any part of it.

You will receive our address upon registration.

Accessibility: There will be chairs in case you need to take a break and be seated. A composting toilet with cold water for handwashing is available. Please email info@yesodfarm.org with accessibility requests and questions. We will update this page with more information later, after we determine more details about the site. 

COVID: Do not attend if you are experiencing covid symptoms, or tested positive for covid in the past 10 days. Do not attend if you were exposed to someone who tested positive or had covid symptoms in the past 10 days. Please email info@yesodfarm.org to request a ticket refund if you are staying home for these reasons.

Masks are required at this event. Please bring your own. We’ll provide masks to those who can’t bring one.

Weather: This event is outdoors. In case of severe weather, we may cancel or reschedule. You will receive an email by 7pm the night before the event in case of cancellation or rescheduling.

TICKETS

Please reserve 1 ticket per guest. This event is free, and we welcome donations to support Yesod Farm+Kitchen. We encourage BIPOC to sign up for free tickets, and white community members to make a personally meaningful contribution, if you’re able. We also encourage you to join Yesod in making a donation to the Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Asheville (RSAA).

Questions? Email info@yesodfarm.org