Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions about Well Circles, Moon Manuals, our store and more.
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.
To connect with others in our community, attend a Global New Moon Circle, or become a member of the At The Well Collective to join a community bringing sacred time into everyday life with rituals, reflections, and more.
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 weekly moonletters), you are part of our At The Well network! It’s also free to start or join an independently-run Well Circle.
For deeper learning and a rich community experience, you can join the At The Well Collective, our online membership community. Your monthly subscription gives you access to our full ritual library, free Global New Moon Circles and members-only Full Moon Circles, and more.
Love what At The Well creates? You can also help sustain our non-profit work through your donations and product purchases.
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, we share a Moon Manual each month completely free, as our offering to you. To get early access to each Moon Manual, plus our entire Year-Long Ritual Library, become a member of the At The Well Collective.
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).
To get access to our Moon Manuals a full month early, become a member of the At The Well Collective. You’ll also get access to our Year-Long Ritual Library, with a collection of rituals from our Moon Manuals over the years.
Yes — and so much more! The community resources and connection of the At The Well Collective are hosted within our own signature app, available for iPhone and Android. Or, access the Collective on your computer via any web browser.
The At The Well Collective is our new community space for women and nonbinary people looking to ground their lives in the intentional rhythms of sacred time. The Collective contains community spaces to help you connect both on- and off-line, as well as teachings, rituals, and monthly events to bring the cycles of the moon into your daily life.
Inside the Collective, you’ll find:
And so much more!
No, the At The Well Collective is designed as a place where we go deep together. To get a taste of the transformative possibilities, try the Seasonal membership (3 months). For the best value, become an Annual member (12 months).
You'll be right at home. Everything we create is made to welcome you and feel accessible. We're honored to serve as a space to come and learn — whether you are new to Jewish practice, in the process of conversion, partnered with someone Jewish, reconnecting with Jewish ancestry, or simply discovering the beauty in Jewish wisdom.
Sustainer membership in the At The Well Collective includes all the benefits of our Annual membership — plus a tax-deductible $180 donation to support At The Well’s work as a nonprofit. We’ve brought completely free Jewish teachings and rituals to nearly 45,000 individuals with our Moon Manuals — and Sustainer members help power that impactful work, and more!
As a member, you'll have access to a full member directory, helping you to connect with incredible women and nonbinary folks in your area and around the world. We love when members meet online and then take the magic into a real-world meetup.
There are several possibilities:
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 our Well Circle Starter Kit, available when you become a member of the At The Well Collective.) If you’d like, you can create a free account in the Collective to announce your circle-in-formation and 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!
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 join the At The Well Collective, you’ll gain access to our Well Circle Starter Kit for guidance on how to start a Well Circle of your own and also help support our work as an organization.
For gatherings hosted by At The Well, such as our Global New Moon Circles, the ticket price allows us to sustain these nourishing monthly offerings. (Members of the At The Well Collective get access to Global New Moon Circles, as well as members-only Full Moon Circles, for free.)
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.
Take a look at the list of Well Circles seeking new members. If you find one that meets your needs, create a free account in the At The Well Collective to message the organizer. Together you can discover whether it’s a great match.
Not seeing a circle near you? Your free account also allows you to create a post of your own to let others know what you’re looking for!
Each of the hundreds of Well Circles around the globe first started with someone like you, a circle igniter! For community support and guided resources as you begin your circle, our Well Circle Starter Kit is available when you become a member of the At The Well Collective. If you’d like, you can also announce your circle-in-formation (all you need is a free account!) to find wonderful new folks to gather with.
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.
At The Well events typically require a ticket, which allows us to sustain these nourishing monthly offerings. If you're unable to pay that amount, please reach out to hello@atthewellproject.com.
Tickets for our Global New Moon Circles and Full Moon Circles are included completely free for members of the At The Well Collective.
Our Global New Moon Circles generally take place on weekday evenings at 8-9:30pm ET / 5-6:30pm PT. We hope you'll join us live for the richest experience. But if life or time zones make that difficult, you can enjoy a replay. (Breakout groups will not be recorded.)
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.
Members of the At The Well Collective receive free tickets to our Global New Moon Circles, as well as monthly Full Moon Circles, just for members.
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.
When you buy an At The Well product for yourself or as a gift, you help us fund our team’s continued work to uplift women’s wellness! Some of our products are created in collaboration with independent artists, and your purchase supports them as well. Thank you!
We’d love that! Email hello@atthewellproject.com with your idea, and we’ll see how we could make it a reality.
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There is no “wrong” way to do Rosh Chodesh! If you'd like to start solo, download our newest Moon Manual for free and learn a bit about the month. You'll find rituals and journaling prompts to guide you. Want a taste of a Rosh Chodesh gathering and the warm feeling of community? Beginners are always welcome at our monthly Global New Moon Circle online! We look forward to meeting you there.
Rosh Chodesh is for women, and for everyone. While the entire Jewish community was instructed to observe Rosh Chodesh, women have a particularly special connection to this holiday. According to the commentary Pirkei d'Rabbi Eliezer 45:4: “The Holy One of blessing gave the women their reward... That they will be the keepers of the new moons.”
At The Well's events and gatherings are typically open to women and nonbinary folks. Our resources, including our Moon Manuals and other downloads, are a source of wisdom for all.
The practice of Rosh Chodesh, marking time with the new moon, appears in Torah as the very first commandment given to the Israelites leaving Egypt! (You'll find it in Exodus 12:1-2.) By the Middle Ages, it was known as a monthly women's holiday. Today, this holiday is often celebrated by gathering with other women to learn, connect, and be held in community.
Rosh Chodesh invites us to slow down and mark a new beginning. Just as the moon renews itself each month, we’re reminded that we, too, can start again. The new moon is a time for setting fresh intentions and realigning with what matters most.