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Sim Shalom is an interactive Online Jewish Universalist Synagogue- liberal in thought and traditional in liturgy. We are an unaffiliated and pluralistic Jewish community, evolving and organically growing. We welcome members of our community from throughout the world! We offer daily online synagogue services. Here are a few other things you should know about us: * We are Jewish Universalist Read more...

Rabbi Steven Blane is founder and Spiritual Leader of Congregation Sim Shalom, one of the world’s first  International ONLINE communities of Liberal Jews. He is also the founder and Dean of JSLI- The Jewish Spiritual Leader’s Institute, an online Rabbinical and Cantorial School. He writes, “my calling as a Rabbi is deeply rooted in the progression of every aspect of Read more...

Judaism Unbound, a project of the Institute for the Next Jewish Future, is a project that catalyzes and supports grassroots efforts by “disaffected but hopeful” American Jews to re-imagine and re-design Jewish life in America for the 21st Century. Judaism Unbound produces a once-a-week podcast, runs an active facebook page, and features blog posts by fellows of the Institute for the Next Read more...

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...