TBS is thrilled to share that our beloved Rabbi, Jessica Lowenthal, has been chosen as an Amplify Israel Rabbinic Fellow, and will participate in a selective yearlong professional development program for early-career Reform Rabbis to provide the tools and resources to incorporate Israel and Jewish peoplehood more fully into their practice.
The Amplify Israel Rabbinic Fellowship is part of an education and advocacy initiative aimed at healing the fractured relationship between American liberal Jews and Israel called “Amplify Israel.” In these challenging times for Jews in North America—with elections on the horizon and a growing need for leadership on campuses—rabbinic leadership is more critical than ever.
Rabbi Jessica will participate in a seven-day symposium in Israel, a mentorship program, seminars in Florida and New York, and more. We’re excited to see what she’ll bring back to share at TBS!
The initiative, run by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue (swfs.org) is made possible in part by the Hochberg Family Foundation, the Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation, Maimonides Fund, the Paul E. Singer Foundation, and the Zalik Foundation Fund. It’s never too late for an installation!