CONGREGATION SHA'AR ZAHAV

Please join us for our very special guest, Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe, the first female deaf ordained Rabbi in the world.

"I Heard God’s Call…  A Sacred and Personal Story of Rabbi Rebecca L. Dubowe, the first deaf female ordained rabbi”

Rabbi Dubowe will share her personal experiences and insights about the importance on inclusion especially in the Jewish community The Baal Shem Tov said: It is not good to be alone, for one cannot know one’s differences. Other people are mirrors, in which one can discover their own differences by observing the acts of others." Rabbi Dubowe will address the great needs of those who are alone because of their differences. Are our synagogue doors open wide enough to welcome all who want to embrace Judaism and be a part of the Jewish community? 

Following Shabbat services will be an informal Q&A discussion with Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe. All are welcome.

A native of Los Angeles, Rabbi Dubowe was ordained by Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, Ohio and has been serving Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks, CA for 13 years.  Rabbi Dubowe places the ultimate focus on her rabbinate on teaching and guiding people of all ages how to celebrate their lives Jewishly and sharing the experiences with them as they enter the various stages of the circle of life.Rabbi Dubowe is on the Disability Awareness Initiative Committee which is a joint effort of the URJ and CCAR to promote full accessibility within the synagogue communities.Besides serving Temple Adat Elohim full-time, Rabbi Dubowe offers her time to the greater Jewish Deaf Community throughout the country.  This community has a special place in Rabbi Dubowe’s life as she is the first female deaf Rabbi ordained in the world.  Rabbi Dubowe is married to Michael Dubowe and, they have two beautiful daughters, Rachel and Arielle.