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Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
Rabbi Elana Rabishaw completed her studies at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles in 2022, and most recently worked as a Rabbinic Intern at Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, CA before landing here in Boca Raton, at Temple Beth El. Rabbi Elana has worked at numerous synagogues throughout greater Los Angeles and as a student rabbi in Yakima, Washington. She also spent a summer working as a Chaplain Intern at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
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Shabbat Message
Sukkot: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
וּפְרֹשׂ עָלֵֽנו סֻכַּת שְׁלוֹמֶֽך Ufros Aleinu Sukkat Shlomeicha “Spread over us your sukkah of peace…” In our liturgy, we ask the Eternal to spread a shelter of peace over us—a sukkat shalom. A sukkah, unlike other shelters, is temporary, fragile, and open to the world. It reminds us how fleeting our lives can feel, how
October 22, 2024
Shabbat Message
Elul – Awakening : Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
In his book, The Time Keeper, Mitch Albom poses the following challenge to his readers: “Try to imagine a life without timekeeping.” He recognized that, “you probably can’t. You know the month, the year, the day of the week. There is a clock on your wall or the dashboard of
September 6, 2024
Shabbat Message
What Korach Takes: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
There is an old folktale about two brothers in Israel. They were both farmers and lived on adjoining plots of land. One brother was married with many children, while the other was single and lived alone. Each brother found himself thinking about the other as they collected their summer harvest.
July 5, 2024
Counting the Omer
Week 7: Reaching Revelation | Counting the Omer with Rabbi Debra Robbins
The 49 days between Passover and Shavuot are called the Omer, and represent our journey from redemption to revelation, where we receive the gift of Torah. These days are seen as a time of spiritual preparation, reflection, and anticipation, symbolizing the journey from physical freedom to spiritual enlightenment. Each week of the Omer, you
June 4, 2024
Counting the Omer
Week 6: Answering | Counting the Omer with Rabbi Debra Robbins
The 49 days between Passover and Shavuot are called the Omer, and represent our journey from redemption to revelation, where we receive the gift of Torah. These days are seen as a time of spiritual preparation, reflection, and anticipation, symbolizing the journey from physical freedom to spiritual enlightenment. Each week of the Omer, you
May 27, 2024
Shabbat Message
The Dedication of Those Who Volunteer: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
There’s a unique magic that fills camp on “opening day.” The air seems crisper, and the dining hall, usually bustling, is buzzing with leaders preparing in anticipation. It’s a day when our teenagers transform into superheroes, ready to welcome the campers. As I walked into the Minsky Art Center this
May 24, 2024
Counting the Omer
Week 5: Witness | Counting the Omer with Rabbi Debra Robbins
The 49 days between Passover and Shavuot are called the Omer, and represent our journey from redemption to revelation, where we receive the gift of Torah. These days are seen as a time of spiritual preparation, reflection, and anticipation, symbolizing the journey from physical freedom to spiritual enlightenment. Each week of the Omer, you
May 21, 2024
Counting the Omer
Week 4: Joy | Counting the Omer with Rabbi Debra Robbins
The 49 days between Passover and Shavuot are called the Omer, and represent our journey from redemption to revelation, where we receive the gift of Torah. These days are seen as a time of spiritual preparation, reflection, and anticipation, symbolizing the journey from physical freedom to spiritual enlightenment. Each week of the Omer, you
May 13, 2024
Counting the Omer
Week 3: Letting Go | Counting the Omer with Rabbi Debra Robbins
The 49 days between Passover and Shavuot are called the Omer, and represent our journey from redemption to revelation, where we receive the gift of Torah. These days are seen as a time of spiritual preparation, reflection, and anticipation, symbolizing the journey from physical freedom to spiritual enlightenment. Each week of the Omer, you
May 6, 2024
Counting the Omer
Week 2: Healing | Counting the Omer with Rabbi Debra Robbins
The 49 days between Passover and Shavuot are called the Omer, and represent our journey from redemption to revelation, where we receive the gift of Torah. These days are seen as a time of spiritual preparation, reflection, and anticipation, symbolizing the journey from physical freedom to spiritual enlightenment. Each week of the Omer, you
April 29, 2024
