Programs and Services
Prayer is vital. Finding a voice for prayer is my passion. I’m available to help individuals and worship communities in these ways:
Writing coach and editor – Professional assistance to writers with structuring, developing and conceptualizing their work. Services include writing/rewriting, developmental editing and substantive/line editing.
Readings – Programs combining new prayers with original short fiction.
Commissioned liturgy – Prayers commissioned for private or synagogue use, such as a dedication or special anniversary. Credits include: “My Rabbi,” written at the request of Beth Emet: The Free Synagogue for the retirement of Rabbi Peter Knobel, and “On Spiritual Service,” written for the installation of Andrea London as the senior rabbi at Beth Emet.
Artistic collaboration – Projects developed jointly with other artists, such as musicians, singers, songwriters, dancers and graphic artists.
Liturgist-in-residence – Custom programs ranging from a focused weekend event to a year-long series of activities, including readings, adult workshops, youth programs and worship.
Writing workshops – Classes and workshops for adults and youth to encourage the creation and expression of prayer or to encourage spiritually-based Jewish writing of all kinds. Credits include a three-session adult workshop on Jewish fiction and a two-session class for teens on writing t’fillot, both sponsored by Beth Emet: The Free Synagogue.
Please find me (Alden Solovy) on Facebook or send an email to asolovy54@gmail.com.
For information on reprint permissions, please see “Share the Prayer!” in the right hand column.
Alden,
I have been reading your work and I find I really resonate with your poetic approach. I am thinking maybe I can work with you to find my voice. I find I have intense spurts of inspiration followed my long dry spells. I am also very critical of my writing so don’t push to publish. What are your rates as a writing coach/ editor? Also I could use some marketing advice. All the best.
I too resonate with your poetic approach.
I am so delighted that I have found you and your beautiful site, To Bend Light. As I approach Selichot and the High Holy Days, reading your inspiring prayers will illuminate my soul that much more. I intend to share your site with others and will make a donation IMO my son and brother.
Thank you Alden.
Thanks, Keeva. I appreciate your kindness. Please share the site, post links to specific prayers on Facebook and email links to friends. I’m pleased to have my prayers and stories read and used. B’shalom, Alden
Hi Alden,
I’m a rabbinical student writing my thesis on healing liturgies. I’m really interested in including some of your work in my thesis and talking to you about your process? Could you please get in touch with me?
Thanks so much,
Stephanie
I’ll drop you an email and we can figure out how to connect. Alden