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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.
Blogs By This Author
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
Counting the Omer
Week 1: Awakening | 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 22, 2024
Counting the Omer
New Each Day – Counting the Omer with Rabbi Debra Robbins
During the holiday of Passover, we celebrate the miracle when the Holy One redeemed us from slavery in Egypt. This is meant to be a deeply personal experience. Eating matzah and tasting the bitter herbs help us to feel as if we really crossed through the Red Sea and entered
April 17, 2024
Shabbat Message
A Change of Season: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
In a place like Boca Raton, it is easy to forget about seasons. I seldom check the weather before getting dressed in the morning because it is usually either hot or really hot outside. But this week, I have started preparing for Passover, including the dreaded spring cleaning. It’s funny
April 12, 2024
Shabbat Message
The Conductor: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
“A reform, conservative, and orthodox rabbi walk into a hotel…” Yes, this could be the beginning of any number of jokes, but it also was my Sunday afternoon. In rabbinical school, I was part of the Leffell Israel Fellowship, which brings together students from the reform, conservative, and orthodox seminaries
March 8, 2024
Shabbat Message
Bringing the Light: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
Once upon a time, a community designed a new sanctuary. Each Shabbat, the congregation grew more excited. Finally, the sanctuary was ready! At its dedication, everyone came and marveled at the building’s beauty. Clearly a lot of intention went into the design. It wasn’t long, however, before someone noticed the
February 23, 2024
Israel
In Person-From Israel: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
Somehow, I captured the entire essence of the State of Israel in a single picture with three simple words. Outside an apartment building in Tel Aviv reads a sign, “We have [a] shelter.” I landed in Israel on Monday afternoon as a member of the Amplify Israel Rabbinic Fellowship. I
November 17, 2023
Shabbat Message
Our College Students – The Future Is Bright: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
It’s just who we are. Last week, I drove around Florida and visited with some college students who grew up at Temple Beth El. I wanted to hear about their semester, offer a space to talk about the war between Israel and Hamas, and, of course, treat them to a
November 3, 2023
