Author: rabbieger

Rabbi Denise L. Eger is is the founding spiritual leader at Congregation Kol Ami. Rabbi Eger holds a B.A. in Religion from the University of Southern California. She received her Masters Degree from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion and was ordained at the New York campus in 1988. She received her Doctor of Divinity from Hebrew Union College in 2013. She has worked in congregations with people of all ages, families and individuals. She is the editor of the groundbreaking book, Mishkan Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis, Pastors and Ministers. She is a Past President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. She is the founder and principle of ReZilience Strategies. A Consulting and Coaching organization specializing is clergy and nonprofit executives. Following extensive coaching studies and certifications with Coaching4Clergy and Coaching4Leadership Rabbi Eger has been working with clients to help them achieve their goals. Rabbi Eger is a noted author. Her groundbreaking new book Mishkan Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual (CCARPRESS, 2020) has recently been published to 5 star reviews. In November of 2019 Rabbi Eger's first book was published Gender and Religious Leadership Women Rabbis Pastors and Minsters by Rowman & Littlefield Press. She is a Sr. Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute. She has served on numerous Rabbinic boards and organizations. Rabbi Eger has published extensively on human sexuality, interfaith dialogue and human rights and has appeared on television and radio as an expert in these areas. An accomplished educator, and a dedicated spiritual and community leader, Rabbi Eger has been at the forefront of building new and more accessible Jewish communities. Rabbi Eger previously served as the president of the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis and was the first female president of the Southern California Board of Rabbis.

Time for a Sabbatical

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Okay dear friends, I made a decision.  Tomorow I begin a month long Sabbatical.  I am off to Israel to study at the Shalom Hartman Institute in their Rabbinic Leadership Institute.  This is a three year Fellowship program of study that will continue when I return in August during the year.  But to really have…Read more »

DREAMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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There are lots of kids with special needs.  My friend Marc Purchin had a dream and idea to help out.  Instead of a usual 40th birthday celebration–he thought he would give back.  He founded the Quad4Dreams event which will take place on July 25 in Culver City, CA.  This sports/fun event to be held at Veteran’s…Read more »

4 years too long #Gilad

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Today marks the 4 year anniversary of Gilad Shalit’s kidnapping by Hamas.  They say he is alive.  But no one can visit him.  Not even the Red Cross.  This is a direct violation of the Geneva Conventions.  But when you deal with terrorists this is what you get. Terror. Reports through Egyptian diplomats say he has…Read more »

Serving the Jewish Community

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Today I meet with Jewish Communal Service Students. What is that you ask? These are dedicated graduate students who are preparing for careers of service in the Jewish Community.  They are the social workers, Federation professionals, fundraisers, executive directors and non-profit managers who help the Jewish community thrive.   Hebrew Union College trains outstanding professionals who…Read more »

Saturday night special

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Saturday night was special.  My great-nephew Alex texted me out of the clear blue sky! He was in town preparing to play a gig.  Alex is a second year college student at Clemson in South Carolina and was spending a chunk of this summer crisscrossing the U.S. with his band.  Alex is a percussionist and a…Read more »

Dad’s Day Demo

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Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads.  I hope that you get some appreciation for all that you do. Today we demonstrate our love and devotion to our fathers. My own Dad was a wonderful and gentle man.  He worked so very hard. Two jobs.  One during the week–out on the road as a traveling salesman. …Read more »