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Welcome to the website of rabbi and author Leah Rachel Berkowitz
Empowering people to live their best lives, by creating meaningful spiritual and educational experiences rooted in the Jewish story.
Whether it's putting together an original Purimshpiel, developing a family program, or bringing people together for a life-cycle event, my mission is to inspire individuals and create community through learning, music, and sharing the stories of our lives.
Now Available: A New Book of Middle Grade Midrash!
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Maybe It Happened this Way: Bible Stories Reimagined
Written with co-author Erica Wovsaniker Illustrated by Katherine Messenger Take a fresh look at the Bible stories you think you know, retold using the Jewish concept of midrash. Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, Moses. We think we know their stories, but the Bible tells us only part of it. What if we could see the full picture? Maybe it happened this way. This is a modern take on Bible stories, with relatable characters; not earnest and reverent, but not transgressive either. It explores timeless themes of interest to kids, including fairness, sibling rivalry, perseverance, forgiveness, courage. Maybe It Happened This Way also covers many lesser-known narratives and lifts up the stories of women in the Bible as well. Includes an introduction explaining of the Jewish concept of midrash--stories created to add new layers to our understanding of the Bible; a discussion guide with questions; an index of values; and a guide to sources for each Bible story. |
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Check out my guest appearances on Women Rabbis Talk!
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