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The Hebrew word Ma’alot means “ascents” and is used in the Book of Psalms to invoke inspiration and spiritual heights. It is commonly paired with shir, song, for an obvious reason: music has always elevated Jewish ritual and sacred inspiration. Ma’alot is dedicated to the tradition of invigorating Judaism through our rich musical heritage and making an accessible, spiritual experience Read more...

Rabbi Zelig Golden’s vision for a thriving, earth-based Jewish tradition developed out of a lifetime of nature connection, Jewish leadership, and commitment to environmental advocacy. Zelig invokes mentorship, facilitation, and ceremonial tools to guide an annual cycle of land-based festivals, nature-based rites of passage, and mentorship for emerging leaders. Zelig received rabbinic ordination from ALEPH, Alliance for Jewish Renewal, supported Read more...

I lead ceremonies for non-circumcising families. This may be in-person near Greater Boston or otherwise virtually. The content of a ceremony is discussed and prepared to conform to various preferences of the family. I am the founder of the Jewish Circumcision Resource Center (a section of the Circumcision Resource Center). We represent Jews around the world who question circumcision. They Read more...

Keshira haLev Fife (she/they series pronouns) is a Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess) and queer, bi-racial Jewish woman, who sprinkles sparkles, disrupts expectations, counters oppression and offers blessings wherever she goes. In service to the Divine, to her ancestors, and to those who are coming up after her, she serves as a community weaver, reclaiming ancient practices in ways that are resonant Read more...

Rae Abileah is a social change strategist, author, editor, ritual facilitator, and advocate for collective liberation and economic justice. For over fifteen years she’s worked with nonprofits and social movements, from volunteer to executive director. She now runs her own consultancy supporting clients to create impactful events, publish books, coordinate strategic campaigns, mark life transitions with moving rituals, and achieve Read more...

Temple Beth Israel, a Reform Jewish congregation, is established for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing the quality of Jewish life in our region. This purpose is achieved through Torah (lifelong Jewish study), avodah (Jewish observance), and gemilut hasadim (acts of loving kindness). These values are expressed through the creation and development of educational programs for Jews of all ages Read more...

Rabbi Jonathan Kupetz, the youngest of four children, grew up in the west San Fernando Valley and graduated from Calabasas High School and U.C. Santa Cruz. He studied rabbinics and education at Hebrew Union college-Jewish Institute of Religion in Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York. After ordination in 1999, Rabbi Kupetz became a member of the Stephan S. Wise Temple’s Read more...

What is Secular Synagogue? Digital Judaism, online community, engaged and meaningful learning and practice. The goal of this community is two-directional: Explore how Judaism can be an enriching force in your life and, in turn, make you a more kind, just, and effective force for good in the world. Who is Secular Synagogue for? Jewish, Jew-ish, Intermarried, In-married, Unmarried, Secular, Cultural, Read more...

The WCHJ community is a warm, supportive meeting place for non-theistic Jews and their families. We celebrate and explore our Jewish identity through thoughtful, creative and questioning engagement with Jewish traditions, ethics and culture. Our members share a fundamental belief in the power of human reason and responsibility, rather than of supernatural authority. Members participate actively in creating our own Read more...