A Guided Journal through Tishrei

Miriam Hale's "A Guided Journal through Tishrei" offers a structured exploration of the Jewish month of Tishrei. This journal guides individuals through the evolving nature of the Tishrei festivals by focusing on a single overarching question. The journey commences prior to Rosh Hashanah with a personal record of the preceding year, progresses to an examination of responsibility during the Ten Days of Repentance, and includes a pause for reflection on Yom Kippur. It then addresses themes of shelter and welcome during Sukkot, considers transition at Shemini Atzeret, and concludes with renewed learning at Simchat Torah. This sequential approach ensures that each holiday prompts distinct engagement rather than generic contemplation.

The journal incorporates varied formats that align with the calendar, such as a timeline, a sound map, a private confession page, an unsent letter exercise, a shelter sketch, a guest web, and a reading-cycle spiral. Prompts are designed to differentiate between apology, repair, forgiveness, and reconciliation. The content is crafted to be accessible, avoiding any requirement for trauma disclosure, unsafe contact, fasting, or public sharing. It offers options for Israel or diaspora date pages and features undated fields for repeated use. Concise source notes provide background information without replacing a full prayer book or festival guide. The concluding section facilitates a comparison between the initial question and recurring themes throughout the month, culminating in the identification of a specific actionable step.