“I am in the kitchen by the cooking range, cooking for my family. I feel exhausted and in a foul mood. Suddenly I sense the arrival of my monthly cycle. With open joy, I head to the women’s house, call my neighbor to tend to my home tasks…and I enter to rest.”
“I remember my aunt and I were together in the women’s house when she was about to give birth…the women and the midwife tended her—massaging her back with oil infused with special herbs, guiding her to stand or walk…until finally the baby was born. It was my first time witnessing a birth. Years later, when I gave birth, the midwife and my aunt were there—and their presence calmed me, knowing they knew exactly what to do.”
Since antiquity, Ethiopian women have gathered in a dedicated space—encouraged by their entire community—to sit, converse, learn, support one another, and pass down vital knowledge. There, they mastered life’s secrets: herbal remedies, ancient stories, and, above all, heartfelt conversations about relationships, body awareness, and collective wisdom.
In 2019, we translated this cherished tradition into an Israeli context, launching Mitgala—monthly full-moon gatherings for women. Each event is led by four dedicated volunteers and welcomes dozens of participants from Gedera and beyond.
Each month, we come together for a three-hour gathering—enjoying moments of self-care at our pampering stations, listening deeply, renewing, and drawing strength and inspiration from the personal story shared by the evening’s Mitgalah (a woman who reveals and openly shares her personal journey). We close each gathering with a heartfelt ceremony under the light of the moon
Admission:
Admission to Mitgalah is 80 NIS (or 60 NIS with advance purchase) and includes access to a variety of rotating pampering stations—such as a 10-minute massage, skincare treatments, Reiki (a Japanese energy healing technique), and more. The ticket also covers refreshments, a light meal, and entry to the evening’s lecture or performance.
You are warmly invited to join us!
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