This ritual was inspired by the Judaism Unbound episode where they talked about doing a havdalah ritual to mark the ending of the Shmita year (5782) and the notion that we're not only ending a shmita year, but beginning a whole new shmita cycle. 

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My approach to ritual design follows four steps:

1) Kavanah: determine the ritual intent and craft a clear, concise, intention for the ritual

2) Aggadah: explore the stories, myths, and sacred inspiration that might help to inspire and root the ritual in something that is bigger than this one moment.

3) Otot: Knowing the intent and mythic frame, uncover the symbols that are meaningful and relevant

4) Peulot: determine the actions that can be performed and express the Kavanah, Aggadah, and Otot.

More on this approach to ritual design is available at devotaj.com.

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Booklet Section: Introduction