For over seventeen years, I have been teaching and learning with students of all ages. Together, we take new approaches to Jewish texts and traditions, and explore the intersection of Judaism and creativity. Some of my favorite talks have included:
Creativity workshops for all ages in the style of the Jewish Studio Project
Jewish-themed Writing Workshops and Classes on Midrash (Stories about Stories in the Bible)
Reproductive Justice in Jewish Thought (for #ReproShabbat!)
The Feminine and the Feminist in the Book of Esther (for Purim!)
"The Rabbi in the Attic": Representations of Rabbis in Fiction and Film
Are You There, God? It's Me, Grandma: Interfaith and Intercultural Grandparenting in Children's Literature
Would the Rabbis Forgive Your Student Loans? Poverty and Tzedaka in the Jewish Tradition
Tevye's Youngest Daughter: The Untold Story of "Fiddler on the Roof"
The Woman of Valor: Who is She and What is She Doing at My Shabbat Table?
Courses from Pardes' Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively
And more topics related to Bible, Prayer, Midrash, and Modern Jewish Fiction and Children's Literature!
I'd love to join your community for an adult learning class, a day at your Religious School or summer camp, or a weekend Shabbaton!
Creativity workshops for all ages in the style of the Jewish Studio Project
Jewish-themed Writing Workshops and Classes on Midrash (Stories about Stories in the Bible)
Reproductive Justice in Jewish Thought (for #ReproShabbat!)
The Feminine and the Feminist in the Book of Esther (for Purim!)
"The Rabbi in the Attic": Representations of Rabbis in Fiction and Film
Are You There, God? It's Me, Grandma: Interfaith and Intercultural Grandparenting in Children's Literature
Would the Rabbis Forgive Your Student Loans? Poverty and Tzedaka in the Jewish Tradition
Tevye's Youngest Daughter: The Untold Story of "Fiddler on the Roof"
The Woman of Valor: Who is She and What is She Doing at My Shabbat Table?
Courses from Pardes' Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively
And more topics related to Bible, Prayer, Midrash, and Modern Jewish Fiction and Children's Literature!
I'd love to join your community for an adult learning class, a day at your Religious School or summer camp, or a weekend Shabbaton!
Join me for IN PERSON Learning!
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Rabbi Leah Berkowitz has been one of the leaders of the Women's Spirituality Group at Temple Sholom in Broomall, Pennsylvania, for many years. Her creative ideas and topics expand and enrich our views of women's issues in Judaism. Our comments and insights are encouraged and welcomed in our sessions with Rabbi Berkowitz. She weaves them into new insights for all of us to develop further. Our thanks for her hard work and dedication to our group." |
Women's Spirituality Group of Temple Sholom in Broomall, PA, where I have been teaching since 2001.
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I'm currently teaching online with
Laasok: Sacred Texts, Modern Meaning. I'm particularly excited about the Creative Midrash Community of Practice called "Seeing Yourself in the Sacred Story," which started in October. Click on the poster to learn more! 
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Check out this resource I created on "The Torah of Contraception" for the National Council of Jewish Women!
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Thank you so much for spending this past weekend with our community. We are deeply grateful for the care, creativity, and heart you brought into every space you entered.
From your time with our elementary learners to Shabbat services and jLAB, your presence felt truly integrated into the life of our community - not as a “guest,” but as a teacher, storyteller, and partner in learning. Our learners were engaged, curious, and excited to share what they created and discovered, and our adults left feeling inspired and uplifted going into Shabbat.
You have a rare gift for making Jewish stories feel alive, personal, and accessible across ages. The way you wove together text, imagination, and reflection created meaningful entry points for learners and educators alike, and we’re already hearing teachers talk about ideas they want to continue building on in their classrooms.
Thank you for the generosity of spirit you brought with you, for your flexibility and warmth, and for the beautiful way you helped strengthen connection and learning across our community. We feel very lucky to have had you with us."
-Barb Shimansky, Senior Director of Judaic Studies, Temple Beth Sholom, Miami Beach, FL
"Tie-Dye Fri-Dye" at URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy
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An "Inside Out" Purimshpiel.
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A "Torah Tour" at URJ Crane Lake Camp.
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Recordings of My Online Classes with Laasok
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