A roundup of what our students, alumni, and educators are doing out in the world
Events
High Holiday Zen Meditation Retreats
PRS alum Rabbi Dr. Adam Fogel is offering two contemplative High Holiday Zen mindfulness Jewish meditation retreats this year.
On Sunday, September 17, 2023 there will be a daylong Rosh Hashanah Zen Mindfulness Meditation Retreat in the Bay Area, CA.
On Monday, September 25, 2023 there will be a daylong Yom Kippur Zen Mindfulness Meditation Retreat in Los Angeles, CA.
Visit mindfuljudaism.com for more information about the retreat and to register.
In the news
Rabbi Heather Miller featured in PBS episode
June 9, 2023
Rabbi Heather Miller was featured on the PBS show Table for All discussing diversity in the Jewish community.
Challah & Chutzpah: A Celebration of Jewish Culture (Season 2 Episode 5)
Rabbi Heather Miller featured in Rabbinical Assembly's online Shavuot
May 28, 2023
Rabba Amanda Veazey Flaks featured in Atlanta Jewish Times article
April 12, 2023
Rabbi Amanda Veazey Flaks describes her choice of Judaism, how that grew exponentially, and her outreach regarding Judaism, the circle of life, and hospice care.
The New York Jewish Week 36 to Watch list
May 16, 2023
Mazel tov to alum Rabbi Heather Miller for being chosen for being in The New York Jewish Week 36 to Watch
Dr. Jeremiah Lockwood releases Chanukah album
November 22, 2021
Dr. Jeremiah Lockwood, who teaches our Jewish Music: History, Ritual, and Memory elective, released a solo guitar album, “A Great Miracle: Jeremiah Lockwood’s Guitar Soli Chanukah Record,” on on the Reboot label.
Rabbi Sue Reinhold launches Addict Torah
Rabbi Sue Reinhold brings decades of experience as a learner, listener, manager, student of culture, recovering addict, storyteller and scholar to her work as an executive coach and spiritual advisor in Braveheart Advising.
Her first question is ‘how can I help?’ and her next question is ‘tell me a story.’ Rabbi Sue’s favorite Jewish story is one that tells us that Joseph, the famous dream interpreter of the Torah, was not so good at interpreting the dream as he was in asking questions so that the dreamer could come to understand the meaning of the dream.
Rabbi Deborah Newbrun launches Spirit In Nature podcast
Spirit in Nature is a DOING podcast: an interactive audio guide you take with you on walks – it’s nature and spirituality through a Jewish lens (but fun and full of meaning for all!) Hosted by Rabbi Deborah Newbrun, who’s also a naturalist and outdoor Jewish educator, and produced by Sarah Lefton, media creator and founder of BimBam, the podcast brings you the best of Jewish outdoor education and a new way to connect with Jewish life.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-in-nature/id1608951567
Rabbi Deborah Newbrun founds organization, Divorce & Discovery: A Jewish Healing Retreat
Rabbi Deborah Newbrun, PRS alum, renowned former Tawonga Camp Director, and a Covenant Award Recipient, envisioned and founded The Divorce & Discovery Retreat. Every aspect of the multi-day retreat intentionally leads you on a journey to let go of hurt, anger, guilt, and resentment within a supportive Jewish community.
Visit the Divorce & Discovery website to learn more.
Judaism Unbound: Episode 324: Healing from Divorce, at Camp on Apple Podcasts
Rabbi Eliana Kayelle joins Keshet as Education and Training Manager
Rabbi Eliana Kayelle, PRS alum, is thrilled to accept a position with Keshet as its Bay Area Education and Training Manager. Keshet is a national organization that works for the full equality of LGBTQ+ Jews and families in Jewish life.
In addition, Rabbi Eliana will continue her work with Camp Tawonga as a lead educator for the Bar, Bat, and B’nai Mitzvah program.
B’hatzlacha, Rabbi Eliana!
Visit the Keshet website to learn more about this work.
Ordinations
Second PRS cohort ordained
Congratulations to all of our students who were ordained in December 2022! Enjoy the video below of the smicha ceremony along with a variety of photos from the event.
First PRS cohort becomes ordained rabbis
Congratulations to all of our students who were ordained in December 2021!
Enjoy the video below of the smicha ceremony along with a variety of photos from the event.
