Offerings for Obatala 2026
On January 15, 2026, Ile Baalat Teva held our annual offerings for Obatala, King of the White Cloth. It was a beautiful event. Many thanks to Zev for hosting, and to B. for organizing the ceremony.
Category: Offerings and Observance
Yemaya Day 2025
On December 31, 2025, Ile Baalat Teva gathered for the annual Yemaya Day celebration and offerings. We hope you had a good year and have many more.
Yewa Offerings 2025
On the 30th of October, 2025, Ile Baalat Teva held the yearly offerings for Yewa, Orisha of fermentation and decomposition.
Oya Offerings 2025
On October 23, 2025, Ile Baalat Teva gathered and gave offerings to Oya, the Orisha of storms and thunder.
Shango Offerings 2025
On the 18th of September, 2025, Ile Baalat Teva held our annual offerings to Shango, the Orisha of fire and lightning.
Yule and Ancestors Week 2025
Due to some misfortunes, this season’s Yule was late but great. It was scheduled during Ancestors Week, so the spirit of combined celebration and reverence held firm. Our ile has members of many and mixed backgrounds, so in honoring our Ancestors, we hail the Nordic ones and deities too. Special…
Yemaya Offerings 2024
This year, we were able to have a very small, discrete gathering because of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. So there aren’t many photos except of the beach. It was a meaningful occasion though, and we hope, pray, and strive for peace. Blessings and Ashe!
Oya Offerings 2024
On November 22, 2024, Ile Baalat Teva gathered for our yearly special offerings/ebbo for Orisha Oya. Here are some photos from the occasion. Blessings and Ashe!
Offerings for Yemaya 2023
Due to the war, Ile Baalat Teva will not be having a public gathering for Yemaya day (December 31) at the beach this year. Instead, we hope that those of you local to us will join us in private offerings in your home or nearest body of water. If you’re…
Ile Baalat Teva Highlight Reel for Yule and Yemaya/Olokun Ebbo 2022
This is a little late in posting, but it has been an exceptionally busy year. The past winter was one of deep introspection, and some changes needed to be made to make us more stable, united, and productive. As you may know, Israel is going through some more turbulent times…
