Aaron Leibowitz

Founding Rabbi of Chuppot, providing weddings in Israel outside the Rabanut. Former Jerusalem City Council Member. Inspirational teacher, Feminist, Storyteller and Troublemaker.

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Rabbi Aaron is the founder of 'Hashgacha Pratit', an alternative community based Kosher food supervision challenging the monopoly of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate. He is a former City Council member who believes in an inclusive and pluralistic city. He is also a master teacher, a gifted storyteller, and a serial social troublemaker.

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'Can I Trust You? Kashrut, Social Dynamics, and Jewish Unity' or ' Challenging the Israeli Rabbinate's Authority'.

A lecture describing Rav Aaron's work and activism in Israel, disrupting the troublesome dynamics between religion and state. This lecture can be adjusted for specific audiences, choosing which of the various angles to stress, halachik, social, legal, or political.

Jerusalem – Biblical Symbol, Zionist Dream, City in Conflict.

Rav Aaron's vision for an inclusive Jerusalem, illustrated with today's hot issues from the perspective of a former City Council member. This talk relates to the conflicts between Jews and Jewish movements, to Arab East Jerusalem, and to the international community and other religions.

Religion and State in the Holy City.

A virtual version of Rav Aaron's famous walking tour visiting the conflict zones between different types of Jews in Jerusalem. This tour opens a window to some of the most exciting and hopeful dynamics in Jerusalem today, led by the pluralistic Yerushalmim party which Rabbi Aaron leads. (available with or without slides/AV)

Bible Study - Various Topics

Bible: 'It is not good for adam to be alone' – Language and Love in the Genesis narrative. The Sound of Silence – A Lesson for Parents and Teachers from the Life of Elijah. Cain and Able and the Tower of Babel – On Brotherhood and Civilization. Five Leadership Lessons from the Tanach. Five Parenting Lessons from the Tanach. Five Lessons in Love and Marriage from the Tanach.

Endorsements

Our community was immediately struck by R. Leibowitz's personal warmth and spirited presence. His multiple classes and lectures throughout shabbat were engaging, well-researched and thought-out. They were also all delivered with passion. Our community was moved by his refreshing outlook on the modern state of Israel and the rich spiritual opportunities Zionism affords Jews in the 21st Cent.
— Rabbi Yonatan Cohen, Rabbi, Congregation Beth Israel, Berkeley, Ca

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