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About Rabbi Zelig Golden

Zelig received rabbinic ordination from ALEPH, Alliance for Jewish Renewal, supported by the Wexner Graduate Fellowship, and was previously ordained Maggid by Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi ztz”l. He holds a Masters in Jewish Studies from the Graduate Theological Union. He previously worked as an environmental lawyer protecting food and farms and has long guided groups into the wilderness.

Tishrei: New Beginnings for Us and for the World
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Tishrei: New Beginnings for Us and for the World

Earth-based Judaism, Hebrew Calendar, Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Zelig, Teachings

Tishrei: New Beginnings for Us and for the World

Tishrei: New Beginnings for Us and for the World [...]

By Rabbi Zelig Golden|2023-01-30T05:45:09-08:00September 3, 2013|Earth-based Judaism, Hebrew Calendar, Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Zelig, Teachings|Comments Off

A Critical Time for Jewish Youth: Rethinking the Bar and Bat Mitzvah
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A Critical Time for Jewish Youth: Rethinking the Bar and Bat Mitzvah

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A Critical Time for Jewish Youth: Rethinking the Bar and Bat Mitzvah

by Sarai Shapiro & Zelig Golden August 16, 2013 | [...]

By Rabbi Zelig Golden|2023-01-30T05:45:09-08:00August 16, 2013|Earth-based Judaism, Jewish education, Rabbi Zelig, Wilderness Torah|Comments Off

Putting B’nai Mitzvah Back Where it Belongs: In Nature
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Putting B’nai Mitzvah Back Where it Belongs: In Nature

Earth-based Judaism, Jewish education, Rabbi Zelig, Wilderness Torah

Putting B’nai Mitzvah Back Where it Belongs: In Nature

by Maggid Zelig Golden August 8, 2013 | 2 Elul [...]

By Rabbi Zelig Golden|2023-01-30T05:45:27-08:00August 8, 2013|Earth-based Judaism, Jewish education, Rabbi Zelig, Wilderness Torah|Comments Off

New Buds, Running of the Sap, Songs of Freedom
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New Buds, Running of the Sap, Songs of Freedom

Earth-based Judaism, Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Zelig, Teachings

New Buds, Running of the Sap, Songs of Freedom

Celebrating Our Tallest Teachers: New Buds, Running of the Sap, [...]

By Rabbi Zelig Golden|2023-01-30T05:45:27-08:00January 22, 2013|Earth-based Judaism, Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Zelig, Teachings|Comments Off

Toldot: Reconciling Turmoil between Brothers
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Toldot: Reconciling Turmoil between Brothers

Rabbi Zelig, Teachings, Torah Commentary

Toldot: Reconciling Turmoil between Brothers

Toldot: Reconciling Turmoil between Brothers by Zelig Golden 2 Kislev [...]

By Rabbi Zelig Golden|2023-01-30T05:45:27-08:00November 20, 2012|Rabbi Zelig, Teachings, Torah Commentary|Comments Off

Reconnecting to Our Earth-Based Roots
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Reconnecting to Our Earth-Based Roots

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Reconnecting to Our Earth-Based Roots

Reconnecting to Our Earth-Based Roots: Teshuva for Our Generation [...]

By Rabbi Zelig Golden|2023-01-30T05:45:28-08:00December 29, 2010|Earth-based Judaism, Hebrew Calendar, Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Zelig|Comments Off

Earth Based Judaism – Reclaiming Our Roots, Reconnecting to Nature
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Earth Based Judaism – Reclaiming Our Roots, Reconnecting to Nature

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Earth Based Judaism – Reclaiming Our Roots, Reconnecting to Nature

Earth Based Judaism – Reclaiming Our Roots, Reconnecting to Nature [...]

By Rabbi Zelig Golden|2023-01-30T05:45:28-08:00July 16, 2010|Earth-based Judaism, Jewish education, Rabbi Zelig, Teachings, Wilderness Torah|Comments Off