Answers to questions about Well circles, Moon Manuals, Our store and more
Creating space for renewal, building a community of trust, honoring the transitions in life — Jewish practices can support you with each of these! Here at At The Well we have a special love for Rosh Chodesh, marking time by the new moon. This is a tradition that invites both individual and communal discovery. To get started, download this month’s Moon Manual!
Welcome to At The Well! A great way to get grounded is by experiencing this month’s Moon Manual, and beginning to tap into the wisdom of Jewish spiritual time. In Jewish tradition, every lunar month invites you to grow and explore your soul in a particular way. Our Moon Manual will introduce you to this beautiful practice
We’d also love to meet you at one of our virtual or in-person events!
Gender is complex and ever-evolving, and so too, our language as an organization is ever-evolving. At The Well’s focus on women has been an act of authoring ourselves into the Jewish tradition, where historically our experiences were not voiced in our own words. We center women and women's experiences in our programming and content, acknowledging that many can find this nourishing. We also love that our content resonates with many nonbinary folks — if you are nonbinary, we have a special welcome letter for you.
We strive to be an inclusive environment for women and nonbinary folks of all races, classes, abilities, life stages, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, and gender expressions.
At The Well believes deeply in co-creating this work with our community. Our work is centered around supporting individuals and groups to take on their own leadership to create places of belonging and individual spiritual inquiry. We’d love for you to write for At The Well or to apply to co-facilitate one of our gatherings.
Keep an eye on our Instagram (@atthewellproject) and newsletter to hear of future job postings. You can also fill out our Talent Interest Form to let us know you’re interested, and we’ll keep your information on file. Thank you for your interest in At The Well!
No — if you find meaning in the resources we create (like our free Moon Manuals and our inspiring emails), you are part of our At The Well network! It’s also free to start or join an independently-run Well Circle.
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Well Circles are our favorite nourishing new moon practice! Each Well Circle is an independently organized group of 6-12 people who meet together around the new moon. Through group conversation and ritual, coupled with personal inquiry, you can connect more deeply with yourself, your circle, and these ancient traditions.
We called them “Well Circles” because of how powerful they are for your well-being! Participants say things like, “Knowing I have a space that's sacred, where we can share and be seen, has improved my life and my mental and emotional health.”
Some Well Circles meet in-person, some are fully virtual, and others are a hybrid model. Some meet on the new moon itself, and others choose to meet on a specific day of the week to make scheduling easier. There’s no one way to do things. We know you’ll find a path that works for you and your circle, and of course, we are here to support you along your journey.
It is free to start or join an independently run Well Circle! (Each circle decides together on whether and how to spend money on snacks and supplies for their gatherings.) If you purchase our guide Full Circle: The Essential Guide to Creating a Well Circle of Your Own, you’ll gain deeper information and also help support our work as an organization.
For gatherings hosted by At The Well, such as our Global New Moon Circles, Trans & Nonbinary Well Circle, and POC Well Circle, the ticket price (or a donation of your choice) allows us to sustain these nourishing monthly offerings.
Each of the hundreds of Well Circles around the globe first started with someone like you, a circle igniter! To learn how to start your circle, check out Full Circle: The Essential Guide to Creating a Well Circle of Your Own. If you’d like, you can also announce your circle-in-formation on our website to find wonderful new folks to gather with!
That would be wonderful! Each Well Circle is independently organized, and each has its own composition. Craft a space you’d love to be a part of! To learn how to start your circle, check out Full Circle: The Essential Guide to Creating a Well Circle of Your Own. If you’d like, you can also announce your circle-in-formation on our website to find wonderful new folks to gather with!
Some Well Circles are intergenerational within families. Consider inviting your mother, daughter, sister, cousins, etc., to join you in this ritual!
Take a look at the list of open Well Circles, each of which is currently looking for new members. If you find one that meets your needs, you’ll be able to reach out to the organizer. Together you can discover whether it’s a great match.
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Yes! At The Well welcomes people of all spiritual backgrounds. Jewish wisdom has so much to offer in supporting your well-being. Whether you identify as Jewish or not, we welcome you to our resources and events — you’re on a path to feeling restored, grounded, and inspired.
For thousands of years, the Hebrew calendar has been tied to the cycles of the moon. In fact, marking time by the moon was the very first commandment given after liberation from slavery in Egypt! Owning your time is at the heart of living free. Each new crescent moon ushers in a new month — and each new month brings a special invitation for spiritual growth.
A Moon Manual is your sacred introduction to the new lunar Hebrew month — and to a particular area of personal and soul growth related to that month. You’ll learn about the spiritual energy of the month ahead, plus get rituals that help you carve out space for reflection. As a non-profit committed to making this wisdom accessible to all, each Moon Manual is available free until the next Moon Manual is released!
The Moon Manual is a wonderful guide for creating or sustaining a personal Rosh Chodesh (new moon) practice. Download a copy of the Moon Manual for the month ahead, and set aside 15-90 minutes around the time of the new moon. Some rituals are perfect for a solo practice, and others are most meaningful if you invite a friend or group to join you.
No, this is our offering to you! As a non-profit, we are powered by your donations and product purchases to help At The Well sustain our work to enhance women’s well-being.
Each month, Well Circles typically designate one person to host and one person to lead. The leader downloads the Moon Manual for the month ahead and plans activities for the group to experience together. Any or all of the rituals in the Moon Manual can be done together in your Well Circle gathering!
Email hello@atthewellproject.com and we’ll get that sorted out. Thanks!
Each Moon Manual is released at least one week before Rosh Chodesh (the new moon, the start of the new month).
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We’d love that! Email hello@atthewellproject.com with your idea, and we’ll see how we could make it a reality.
Not all events are free, some require a ticket. Paying the ticketed price for our events allows us to sustain these nourishing monthly offerings. If you're unable to pay that amount, please consider making a donation instead.
Our monthly Global New Moon Circles are an incredible way to tap into the spiritual energy of the month ahead, accompanied by women and nonbinary people across the U.S. and internationally. With journaling, embodiment practices, and space for small-group discussion, these 90-minute events can become a pillar of your monthly self-care. Note: These gatherings are on summer break until August 2023.
Volunteer co-hosts help At The Well create inclusive and joyful events where our community can learn and grow together. Apply to co-facilitate an At The Well gathering, and we’ll be in touch within 7-10 days.
Yes! We are proud to offer sacred affinity spaces: our POC Well Circle for people of color, and our Trans & Nonbinary Well Circle for people who are trans, nonbinary, or gender questioning. Each event happens virtually and is always open to new attendees. Allies, thank you for understanding the need for these identity-specific spaces.
