We’re rooted in ancient Jewish wisdom and rituals in a way that welcomes you, whether or not you identify as Jewish. We have a deep love for Rosh Chodesh, the start of each new Hebrew month, and use this to ground the rest of our work.
Each new moon invites us to tap into the spiritual energy of the month ahead. To facilitate this, we publish monthly Moon Manuals, a compilation of inspiring activities and meditations, to help you slow down and make space for reflection.
We celebrate Rosh Chodesh by coming together around each new moon, giving each of us space to connect, learn, and be heard. These monthly gatherings, which we call Well Circles, are a powerful path to wholeness.
To enhance women’s well-being through ancient Jewish practices.
We envision a world where all women are connected to their bodies, spiritual practices, and community.
At The Well works to inspire women to empower themselves, live whole lives, and lift each other up.
Sarah is the passionate Founder of At The Well. She has been a student of sociology and holistic medicine, a national champion athlete, an instructor of yoga and mindfulness, and an actively engaged member of the Jewish community. All these experiences gave her a deep understanding of the power that comes from being in a supportive community, feeling connected to your spirituality, and having a real understanding of your cycle. At The Well was created out of love; it is a place to be witnessed, and to witness others, to share, to learn, and a place to connect Jewish heritage to everyday life.
Gail has been at the intersection of health and wellness education for over 15+ years. Serving as the marketing lead for top organizations in the areas of integrative medicine, meditation, Ayurvedic wellness, spirituality, and personal growth she has elevated the voices and teachings of ancestral traditions to support millions in finding the tools they need to evolve on their personal journey.
Equal parts marketing strategist and tactician, she is forever in learner mode staying on the cusp of industry trends and analyzing the latest campaign data. A status quo disruptor with a constant eye towards the consumer experience, Gail has helped companies see missed opportunities, establish foundational marketing practices, and implement systems for rapid growth.
Gail thrives on creating a team environment that promotes creativity and collaboration and encourages all to be an active participant in creating strategic improvements in all areas.
She prescribes to Strengths-based leadership and strives to help each member of her team progress in their career goals.
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Jenna has creatively infused Jewish mystic teachings from the cyclical Hebrew calendar into wellness practices for over 10 years. Jenna’s passion is teaching embodiment practices that help women anchor to Jewish time in a healing and connective way. She believes that each Rosh Chodesh (New Moon) is an open invitation to discover our most authentic, deep selves. With the guidance of the Hebrew calendar, time becomes a vessel to be filled with spirituality, intentions, and purpose. As a celebrated teacher of Jewish Mysticism, Yoga, and Mindfulness, Jenna humbly draws forth great wisdom from her root-teachers and ancestors.
Outside of work as the Jewish Education Director of At The Well, you can find Jenna trekking in the mountains with her psychotherapist and qigong-loving husband and two small boys.
Samia is passionate about building sustainable communities and uplifting the voices and experiences of those who have been historically and systemically underrepresented. She has spent over a decade working in the Jewish professional world advocating for intentional and thoughtful representation of diverse Jewish identities and experiences.
Want to know more about how you can support At The Well’s growth and sustainability? Andi is your go-to. She comes to At The Well from OneTable, where she served as the Associate Director of Development Operations, helping young adults build community on Friday night. Prior to that she was a Development Coordinator at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, raising critical funds for cancer research. A Denver transplant by way of New York, Andi loves to explore new cities, see live music, and spend time with her miniature dachshund, Miso.
As Data & Operations Director, Hannah organizes, tracks and advances At The Well’s work as we scale and streamline. Hannah is a data-lover and systems-thinker with a deep passion for women’s empowerment and embodied Jewish practice. Before coming to At The Well, Hannah served Mishkan Chicago as a Program Engagement Associate and The Schusterman Family Foundation as a Foundation Fellow. Hannah lives in Madison, WI with her husband, son and dog Shoko.
Katie guides At The Well in communicating meaningfully with the thousands of women and nonbinary people in our network — and the many more who can benefit from the ancient Jewish wisdom we share.
She previously served as Communications Manager at the nation's top school of social work, before earning an MFA in creative nonfiction writing at Washington University in St. Louis. Her thesis, These Are the Words, explored her deepening Jewish identity. Katie is devoted to personal growth, purposeful beauty, long walks, and nigunim (wordless melodies). She lives in St. Louis, MO, with her husband and daughter.
Marissa Mastors (she/her/hers) comes to At The Well with over fifteen years of administration and development experience in the nonprofit sector. She is passionate about cultivating transformative experiences, and knows firsthand of the magic that arises when women and nonbinary folks gather and learn together. She was most recently the Grants & Development Manager at Wolfe’s Neck Center, where she supported the advancement of this education and research farm on the coast of Maine. Prior to her time in New England, she was the Development & Information Systems Coordinator at EcoDistricts in Portland, Oregon, promoting the development of just, sustainable neighborhoods. As Program Coordinator for Tivnu: Building Justice, she helped launch the first Jewish gap year in the country. Marissa holds a B.A in anthropology from Skidmore College, a Master's in Leadership for Sustainability Education from Portland State University, and two Permaculture Design certificates.
Outside of work, you can usually find her tending her garden, exploring the Maine wilderness with her husband and young daughter, and building community at her homestead in the woods.
Amy Albertson is a Social Media Consultant, as well as a Jewish advocate and educator from California.
She has been an active voice in the Jewish community for over 10 years. She has worked with organizations such as Masa Israel Journey, Birthright Israel Foundation, the Unorthodox Podcast, Jewbelong, and more.
Amy is the recipient of the Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO) Warrior for Israel Award. She has been published in The Times of Israel, Hey Alma, and the Jewish Journal, as well as being featured in the Jerusalem Post, the Algemeiner, JTA and on numerous podcasts. She is also highlighted in the book Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People, by Ben Freeman.
Currently, she is an Executive Board Member of B'Chol Lashon. She is also an Associate at The Tel Aviv Institute.
Amy loves the beach, being a dog mom, and doing her best to make everyone laugh at all times. Follow her: @theamyalbertson
Pam Alcala (she/her/ella) is an aspiring artist and hopeless idealist, ready to take At The Well globally by supporting and strengthening our Spanish and JOC Programming. Born and raised in Santiago, Chile, Pam has spent the last 20 years living in Long Island, NY.
During the last 6 years, Pam has held various roles where she uses her skills as a Social Worker and Jewish Educator to build relationships and strengthen leadership skills, as well as promote Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. She is currently a Fellow for the NGF Leadership Seminar as well as completing a certification in Trauma-Informed Creative Arts Therapy. She is currently serving as the Family Educator and Artist-in-Residence at Temple Sinai of Roslyn in Long Island, NY. Pam received a B.A. in Anthropology and Criminal Justice, and a Masters in Social Work from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. She also has two wonderful children and spends whatever free time she finds crafting by either painting or crocheting!
Michael (they/she) is an Associate Marriage And Family Therapist working in private practice in LA after receiving their MA in clinical psychology at Antioch University. They are from Oakland, California, and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2007 with concentrations in child psychology and theater. Michael is passionate about Jewish education and speaking out about gender issues, and leads youth groups through a program called Moving Traditions, as well as support groups through JQ International. They are also a published author of three books, including one titled "All The Feelings."
Dammara paves her own path as a Jewish leader, breaking boundaries while remaining rooted in history, culture, and traditions. She embraces her multiple identities as a Jewish woman of Colour and an immigrant. A 2022 Nahum Goldmann fellow, Dammara is a former Head Jewish Studies teacher with several degrees including a Master of Jewish Education. Her education and lived experience inform her DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) work. Dammara is a proud recipient of the Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award for advancing Jewish education. Deeply committed to Jewish community building and the future of Jewish education, she currently serves on the boards of The Jewish Education Project, Moishe House, and the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. She is the co-chair for JFNA’s (Jewish Federations of North America) JEDI (Jewish Equity Diversity and Inclusion) National Giving Circle and is an observer with UJA’s Israeli Judaism committee. Dammara founded her own Jewish engagement company, offering Torah-based and Kosher mixology services under the brand Jewish Cocktails. Also a culinary school graduate, she has been featured in American Whiskey magazine and New York Jewish Week’s 36 Under 36. Dammara is passionate about community building and connecting through Jewish women's ritual.
Andrea Kayne serves as Director of the Doctoral Program and Masters Program in Educational Leadership at DePaul University and is an associate professor. She's taught, written, and consulted in school law and politics, conflict resolution, professional learning communities, data-informed decisions, internally-referenced leadership, feminist leadership, emotionally intelligent leadership, and other topics. Andrea is a member of the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Dean’s Leadership Council. As a global leadership expert, Andrea is a trusted advisor to organizations worldwide, providing guidance on leadership development and strategic planning. Her extensive cross-cultural experience further enhances her ability to assist executives and organizations in diverse contexts. Andrea's latest book, Kicking Ass in a Corset: Jane Austen's Six Principles for Living and Leading from the Inside Out, was published by University of Iowa Press in 2021.
Alexandra Shabtai is a native to Los Angeles where she currently lives and works. She graduated from Boston University with a bachelors degree in Psychology and completed a masters degree at USC Marshall School of Business in Social Entrepreneurship. In 2014, she founded a passion project, SPArt, as a response to a need for funding for Social Practice Art in Los Angeles. At the same time, she became involved in her family's foundation where she worked for 10 years while also serving on the Advisory Board. She continues to be philanthropically engaged in the national Jewish nonprofit sector through many different touchpoints. Alexandra also holds a deep commitment to impact investing and currently is pursuing solutions oriented towards consumer sustainability and circular economy with a special interest in food systems and plastic waste reduction.
Sophia is an executive coach for social entrepreneurs, working with founders and funders in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv from her home base in Israel's capital. Through her work, Sophia supports the transformation of visionaries into CEOs, ideators into teams, and ideas into strategy. Sophia is equally passionate about scaling spiritual abundance, which she does through Kundalini yoga; her High Holidays project, Evenings of Awe (which was inspired by Sarah herself!); frequent hosting all over the world; and supporting the team of At The Well!
Remmie Maden was born in Washington, D.C., and has lived in Los Angeles for 10 years. She is currently a Development Associate at SoLa Impact where she manages ground-up multifamily projects in South Los Angeles. Prior to joining SoLa Impact, Remmie was a Vice President at MUFG-Union Bank where she focused on sales strategy, strategic planning, and acquisitions for the Transaction Banking Americas Division. She started her career in New York City as an analyst at Morgan Stanley in the Sales & Trading Division. Remmie holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Operations & Information Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Remmie is committed to and engaged in Jewish philanthropy in Los Angeles. For the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, she currently serves on the Board of Directors, Finance & Administration Committee, Risk Management Subcommittee as Chair, and DEI Taskforce.
Dallas Brown is Chopra’s VP of Education, responsible for developing leading-edge digital consumer products, educational trainings, and creating virtual global community with Chopra’s network of 5,000 certified educators. With a background in marketing and strategic planning, Dallas’ passion is manifesting big ideas with powerful vision. As a mom of two, a meditation and yoga teacher, and certified life coach, Dallas is committed to a lifelong practice of embodied learning. She also sits on the board of the Center for Jewish Culture, at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Suzanne is a nationally renowned doctor, expert, speaker and advocate for integrative women’s health. As a partner at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, she’s performed thousands of deliveries and continues to help women transition through important phases of their lives -from adolescence to post menopause. Her expertise covers all aspects of gynecology including sexual health, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and the science of self care. Dr. Suzanne’s diverse background combining her degrees in conventional medicine, Ayurveda, and holistic medicine are key factors to what make her the integrative women’s healthcare expert that she is.
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Ellie is the Cofounder and CEO of MNDFL, as well as a certified personal development coach and writer. After serving as an executive in the film business for a number of years, she chose to pursue mindfulness in a more meaningful way. She received her Certificate in Coaching from NYU, and shortly thereafter, she cofounded MNDFL in 2014. All of her work has a common thread: the use of ancient teachings in a contemporary context to inspire compassion, confidence and consciousness.
Tamar Remz is on the senior leadership team of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), taking a role in strategy, grant making, and partnerships. She is advising At The Well on developing revenue streams and Jewish philanthropic funding. Tamar is also a Board member and co-chair of the International Council of Moishe House and a trustee of Educational Alliance in New York City.
In Somali, the word xukuma [hoo.koo.ma] means “life the way you want it to be.” After 25 years of working with leading institutions, inspiring leaders and exciting start-ups, in and out of the non-profit sector, Jenn founded Xukuma, LLC to pursue her “xukuma” and work with for-impact organizations to help them capture their own. Jenn believes in authentic and honest advising with humility and respect, from a position of on-the-ground experience. In this manner, she partners with leaders to increase their capacity to drive organizational effectiveness. Prior to founding Xukuma, Jenn held leadership roles in national and international organizations including Outward Bound, SeaChange Capital Partners, and Birthright Israel Foundation. A former producer for ABC News, Jenn lives in NYC with her husband and two sons.
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A conversation about Rosh Chodesh (the Jewish practice of marking a new month), its relationship to women's spirituality, and At The Well's work to empower women in experiencing this sacred monthly moment with one another.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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And a special thank you to the many individuals who help make our work possible!
