2018 graduates4

John Faulkner Guest "As a caretaker of our musical heritage and an explorer or fresh musical pathways, I hope to speak for, and to, others in prayer, fanning the divine spark in individuals and strengthening the unity of our People." Thesis: "Commissioning Émigré Composers in Los Angeles, 1938-1945: Rabbi Jacob Sonderling’s Contributions to Jewish Musical History" Summary: Rabbi Jacob Sonderling…

Meagan Leigh Yudell "As Chaplain, my goal is to hold a sacred space for the people I serve in their time of need, providing Hesed and Rachamim in everything I do." Thesis: "The Life of an Arnold Chiari Malformation 1 Jew Through the Lenses of Health, Chronic Pain, and Spirituality" Summary: My thesis focuses on the history, the interventions, the…

Suzanne Issler "Why Judaism? A new generation of Jewish critical thinkers is asking. I look forward to working with these young spiritual seekers as together we create transformative experiences in response to the why." Thesis: "Spirituality and the Sustainability of the Reform Movement" Summary: It’s my belief that innovative spiritual programs that provide personal meaning and connection to Judaism can…

Cantor Lily Caplan Blum "As Cantor, I inspire through music. Now as a Rabbi, I use my voice to celebrate and comfort those I serve and teach future generations to "love your neighbor as yourself" and to always see others "created in God's image." Thesis: "Death and Bereavement in Tanach: An Examination of Models for Grief and Biblical Characters Walking…