Creativity Shabbat 2026

Friday October 9—Saturday October 10, 2026

Creation is calling. On the Shabbat running October 9-October 10, Jewish communities worldwide will read Torah portion Beresheit, celebrating creation. We invite you to find ways to honor the creation story with the JSP programs and resources below, including our largest virtual program of the year.

Have You Made Art About It Yet? Beresheit Edition

With Rabbi Adina Allen, in partnership with Sefaria

Our largest virtual program of the year!

Thursday, October 8, 2026
9:00 - 10:30 am PT / 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET
Virtual & Free

Learn more & register

Other ways to mark Creativity Shabbat

Creation is Calling

A HANDS-ON GUIDE TO BRINGING CREATIVITY TO YOUR SHABBAT TABLE

Gather your people. Make something together. Celebrate the creative spirit within us all.

Download here
IJS Sit with Rabbi Adina Allen

OCTOBER 5, 2026,
9:30AM PT / 12:30PM ET
VIRTUAL & FREE!

Join Rabbi Adina Allen a she leads a live daily guided meditation. Open to all, no experience needed.

Register here
Excerpt: Created Creative

READ MORE ABOUT BERESHEIT AND CREATIVTY
The Jewish Book Council presents this excerpt of Rabbi Adina's book, The Place of All Possibility. Learn how the opening section of Torah connects with creativity.

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