2019 graduates4

Dina Batsheva Kuperstock "To be a chaplain is to offer myself in service and companionship, opening spaces where people, regardless of origins or identities, can recognize the value, beauty, and resilience of their spirits. It is a privilege to invite others to share deeper meaning." Thesis: "First Soul, Second Voice: A Ritual Approach to Advance Care Planning" (Click here to…

Orly Campbell "As a cantor, my hope is to teach, guide, and inspire with the power of music and prayer. I hope to elevate the spiritual experience at services and life cycle events, leading every day with my heart, head, and most importantly, my soul." Thesis: "The Secret World of Piyyutim: Hidden Meanings and Messages" Watch Orly's Senior Cantorial Recital here.

Revital Somekh-Goldreich "As an artist-cum-scholar, with a specialization in Interfaith Relations, I teach the Bible and commentary thereon with a creative approach, leading both Jews and non-Jews to mine them for wisdom -- in the areas of identity and spirituality, relationships, society, and politics -- toward building a more harmonious world." Thesis: "Artists and Art-Viewers as Biblical Commentators: Art-Midrash for…

Cantor Jennie Ruth Chabon "As cantor and a rabbi, I will work to create a space where holiness flourishes and music gives wings to prayer; a space both rooted in tradition and open to experiment, where people can encounter the presence of God individually and as part of a community." Thesis: "In Search of the Lost Temple" (Click here to…