I am not a sales rep searching for consumers of Judaism
I'm a Morah Derekh, teacher & guide on your path to authentic Jewish living
I am not a sales rep searching for consumers of Judaism
About Rabbi Lara
Listener
I am committed to listening with care, gentleness, curiosity, and sensitivity. I want to know who you are: what gets you up in the morning, and what keeps you up at night? My relationship-driven approach allows me to cultivate meaningful connections, supporting my community as they discover a sense of belonging and purpose in the eternal relevance of our tradition.
Seeker
I strive to learn from every person I meet, and to greet everyone with “sever panim yafot”—a warm and friendly welcome. I am a collaborative team player, and the only people I learn more from than my colleagues and teachers are my students. I am a lifelong learner and seeker. What can I learn from you?
Teacher
I have a passion for teaching, and want every Jewish soul to know and feel that Torah belongs to them. “Lo Bashamayim Hi”– Torah is not out of our reach. Rather, Torah is lived through us. By cultivating meaningful relationships, discovering the texts of our tradition, calling out in prayer, marking time with ritual, and exploring Jewish values through the outdoors, I bring people closer to Torah, to themselves, and to each other.
Testimonials
Working with Rabbi Lara has been one of our favourite parts of wedding planning. She is very intentional with her teaching and thoughtful about catering the learning to our lives. Rabbi Lara creates a fun and engaging atmosphere that encourages us to be curious about Jewish learning and makes Jewish traditions and customs feel relevant and exciting in our modern time. We can’t recommend her strongly enough.
- Rayna & Alon
I had the pleasure of connecting with Rabbi Lara for spiritual guidance as I began my conversion to Judaism. Rabbi Lara did a remarkable job of establishing a safe and open-minded space. Rabbi Lara’s empathetic and sensitive approach to my questions and concerns reaffirmed my desire to begin the official conversion process. Not only that, Rabbi Lara facilitated an introduction to the synagogue that I belong to today. Rabbi Lara’s coaching and halachic guidance played a role in helping me discover my Jewish identity.
- Harry
Rabbi Lara was an incredible teacher and guide. She ensured that our wedding felt both traditional and also uniquely “us”. Rabbi Lara helped us understand the significance of the marriage customs, and worked with us to incorporate these traditions into our ceremony in meaningful ways. Rabbi Lara also helped us prepare for Jewish life beyond our wedding, by working with us to create meaningful ways to incorporate Judaism into our daily lives for years to come.
-Izaak & Leah
Rabbi Lara created such a positive, nonjudgmental, and engaging environment as we explored Jewish learning. My husband and I felt very comfortable asking questions knowing there would be no judgement.
-Rachel
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