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Rabbi Jordania Goldberg
Rabbi Jordania Goldberg was ordained at JSLI. Her work as a rabbi is interwoven into her work as a counselor and writer. She is a guest rabbi internationally and is available for online counseling, teaching and life-cycle events in 2020, after her sabbatical. Website:
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Rabbi Russell McAlmond
Rabbi McAlmond’s rabbinate path is to bring people together in mutual love and understanding. Whatever differences we may have about life, politics, religion or any other topic we are asked to respect one another as the wonderful and unique human beings we
Rabbi Paul “Tuviah” Schreiber
Rabbi Paul Schreiber, aka Reb Tuviah, is the rabbi and spiritual leader of Temple Beth David in Spring Hill, Florida. The soulful, spiritual journey of Reb Tuviah has taken him on many paths. Throughout the years, he has immersed himself in Jewish education and has created,
Rabbi Cantor Robbi Sherwin
Robbi is thrilled to be Rabbi Cantor of the Wood River Jewish Community in Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho, commuting from Austin, Texas. Sherwin was raised in the Air Force in small towns all over the US, where she and her 3 siblings were often the only Jewish kids in their
“Not Lost in (Cyber-) Space”
Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater, June 2018 Published in Jewish Community Chronicle (Long Beach) My friends and members of my congregation will be the first to tell you that I am “not your grandfather’s rabbi.” I was raised in a family and an environment that gave me an insight into
Rabbi Jennifer Rudin
Rabbi Jennifer Rudin is the founder of Simcha Services and Congregation Derech HaShalom. She is a Liberal Rabbi and experienced Jewish educator who believes that Judaism is relevant, meaningful and inspirational. Rabbi Rudin supports families in uniquely celebrating Jewish
UJUC Torah Talk for your Shabbat Table, Rabbi Jennifer Rudin
This week we read two parashiyot (Torah portions), Vayakhel and Pekudei. These two parashiyot (Torah portions) complete the Book of Exodus (the second book of the Torah). When we finish a book of the Torah we say, “Be Strong, Be Strong and Together We’ll Grow Stronger”. In
It’s Mazal Tov Monday @ UJUC
Rabbi Daniel Boaz Betzel recently officiated two weddings, the first a marriage decades over due/in-coming. The ceremony was a beautiful testament to the efficacy of the enduring nature of love. And the second, a union that proves true love transcends geography,
UJUC Creates a Bridge
Rabbi Ivan Browner, UJUC Founder writes from Tokyo, Japan In today’s day and age, we as a people find ourselves closer together in so many ways. Advances in Technology and engineering, allow me to type this blog, and instantly share it with people all over the world at
Charity Overload
By Rabbi Deborah Reichmann Give now! Crowdfund! It’s my birthday, donate to my fundraiser! Support my cause! We can’t do it without you! Your donation will save a life! It is relentless. It has stopped prodding our consciences. It isn’t even an annoyance anymore, it has
“Til Death or Faith Do us Part”: Seven Things You Should Consider Before Your Inter-Faith Marriage
By Rabbi Daniel Betzel If we were to meet in my office to discuss your upcoming inter-faith marriage, here are some of the ideas I would want to share with you: First, I would want you to know that you have done NOTHING wrong by falling in love with someone
A Life Well-Lived by Rabbi Ken Hahn
My 94 year old cousin died recently. He lived a great life, and it could truly be said about him, he died with no regrets. I was struck by the tributes he received. He was very successful in business; he earned a lot of money in his life and supported a great many
Rabbi Deborah McKenzie
Rabbi Deborah McKenzie has served as a Jewish spiritual leader and counselor for more than 20 years. She works interfaith and people of faith who seek to enhance or add a Jewish spiritual perspective to their understanding and experiences. As lifelong learner,
Rabbi Karen Becker-Marcelo
Rabbi Karen Becker-Marcelo took her passion of Judaism, working with people and teaching, to it’s culmination, by receiving smicha from the Jewish Spiritual Leadership Institute in January 2017. As a member of Union of Jewish Universalist Communities (UJUC), she
Rabbi Daniel Betzel
Rabbi Betzel serves the Greater Columbus metro area where he officiates life-cycle events for Jewish and interfaith families. Rabbi Betzel also serves as an Ohio Ambassador for Sar El–The National Project for the Volunteers for Israel. Rabbi Betzel spends several
Dance Partners
Rabbi Diane Rose Those of us who are part of progressive spiritual groups and participate in interfaith activities often speak of the belief that all religions are here to serve the same purpose in different ways. Whether we are Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu… aren’t we
What is Jewish Universalism? Why does it matter?
Rabbi Blane writes: To answer those questions, I need to revisit a bit of personal history. When I first conceived of Jewish Universalism, it was during a transitional period when I declined my synagogue’s offer of a contract renewal in January, and I had to remain in my
Transforming Fate Into Destiny
May 17, 2017 Rabbi Dina London Recently, I attended a performance at the Goodman Theater in Chicago called “Destiny of Desire,” a take on the Spanish soap opera. The playwright, Karen Zacarias, was quoted in the playbill as saying, “Destiny is different from fate.
The Changing Face of Religion in America
April 27, 2017 | Rabbi Judy Ginsburgh Earlier this year, I had the wonderful opportunity to hear Dr. Diana Butler Bass speak on two different occasions. She is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. Her
Purim: A Chance to Let Loose
February 23, 2017| by Rabbi Linda Goldberg Purim comes not a moment too soon, March 11-12, this year. While I always look forward to its approach as a sign that winter is nearly past, this year observing Purim seems especially relevant. It offers a fine occasion to remember
Rabbi Linda Goldberg
Rabbi Linda’s passion is helping Jews and interfaith families of all backgrounds and interests enhance their lives with Judaism. She is an independent rabbi, serving individuals as opposed to a congregation; and she did her research project on Jews who are not members of
Festivals of light, now more than ever
December 16, 2016 by Rabbi Deborah Reichmann Festivals of light, now more than ever I was going to start with a tirade. Railing against the hatred and intolerance I see spewing from all sides. Bemoaning the sorry state of the world. I won’t. It’s not that these things aren’t