Blessings grow when they are shared.

Rabbi Ilana Goldhaber-Gordon is a gifted teacher of Torah,

offering Jewish wisdom for our time.

Tisha B’av - A Call to Action

The fast of Tisha B’av mourns the destruction of Jerusalem. The city has been rebuilt in physical splendor. But has the divine presence returned?

Thursday, July 23, 5pm Pacific - At the Goldhaber-Gordon home and online.

RSVP here by Thursday afternoon to receive the address and Zoom link.

Rabbi Ilana will share her observations from a recent trip to Israel, including many conversations with Israeli friends and relatives, a weeklong Torah intensive at the Hartman Institute, and a visit to two Bedouin communities in the West Bank.

What is Humanity?

As we prepare for the High Holidays, Rabbi Ilana will share Torah insights inspired by study sessions offered at the Hartman Institute. Save the date for August 29th, time to be deteremined.

Upcoming study session:

Come be inspired!

Rabbi Ilana’s observations are sharp, and her approach is gentle. She teaches with a combination of storytelling, textual analysis, and emotional insight.

Shabbat afternoon study sessions include a little singing, small group discussions, a 20-30 minute teaching from Rabbi Ilana, and time for questions.

The atmosphere is casual and comfortable — come and go as you please.

These study sessions honor the work of Complete Picture, a nonprofit working to humanize individuals convicted of non-violent crimes. If you enjoy her study sessions, you can share your appreciation by donating here.