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The Chavurah Collective is a collection of “chavurah” communities. The Hebrew word “chavurah” literally means community of friends, and this collective approach to community co-creation reflects our belief that we are stronger together. In Judaism, we are commanded to “l’yached” (unify) and “l’taken olam b’malchut Shaddai” (be a force of healing in this world). These two religious principles inform our Read more...

The Chavurah Collective is a collection of “chavurah” communities. The Hebrew word “chavurah” literally means community of friends, and this collective approach to community co-creation reflects our belief that we are stronger together. In Judaism, we are commanded to “l’yached” (unify) and “l’taken olam b’malchut Shaddai” (be a force of healing in this world). These two religious principles inform our Read more...

Temple B’nai Chaim is a modern Reform congregation inspired by over 3000 years of tradition.  We believe in a living Judaism compatible with contemporary science, historical understanding, and ethical sensibilities, and which reflects everyday reality and is refined by it.  We are a member congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism. TBC is open for in-person services in our beautiful Read more...

Cantor Dunkerley joined Temple B’nai Chaim in July 2020 as its Congregational Leader, Cantor and Educator. She grew up in Annandale, VA and graduated cum laude with honors from Mary Washington College earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in musical theatre with a concentration in vocal performance and acting. She holds a master’s degree in Sacred Music from Hebrew Union Read more...

Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtibel is a community rooted in joy, pursuit of justice, and radical kinship. We offer a home for people of all backgrounds seeking Jewish life to land, feel safe, and be welcomed. We are a spiritual community that celebrates Diaspora Judaism through ritual, learning, song, and prayer. We are a Baltimore community committed to pursuing justice Read more...

Rabbi Ariana Katz is the founding rabbi of Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl. She was the creator and host Kaddish, a podcast about death, mourning and identity, for which she was awarded a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Rabbi Ariana has taught learners ages 3-93 for over a decade, and is in training to become a soferet, Read more...

  Rabbi Regina Sandler-Phillips facilitates transformation at the nexus of spirituality, sustainability, and social justice. Her guidance for end-of-life sacred fellowship has helped to empower caring communities worldwide. Rabbi Regina is the editor of GENEROUS JUSTICE: Jewish Wisdom for Just-Giving and the author of COUNTING DAYS: From Liberation to Revelation for Jews in Recovery. Her work has been featured in The New Read more...

Rabbi Greg Marcus is an unaffiliated and independent community rabbi, who creates space for learning, Jewish rituals and worship tailored to meet each person’s needs. He is a warm spiritual leader who creates safe environments for grief, learning, and prayer. He has a passion for helping people connect to Jewish text, ideas and practices so they can experience Judaism as Read more...

Rabbi Julie Bressler serves as the Associate Rabbi and Educator at Temple Sinai. She is thrilled to join this enthusiastic, committed, and caring community! She comes to us from Temple Beth Shalom (TBS) in Needham, Massachusetts, where she served as Assistant Rabbi. At TBS, Rabbi Bressler spearheaded the congregation’s social justice and social action programming, supported the synagogue’s educational programs, Read more...

Daniel B. Fink is rabbi of Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel in Boise, Idaho. He received his bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy from the University of Virginia, and a Masters of Arts in Hebrew Letters from the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. He is an ardent environmentalist who enjoys hiking, canoeing, biking and kayaking. He is the author of numerous Read more...