About Rabbi Andrea

As a progressive, non-denominational rabbi, author/editor, Jewish educator, and certified spiritual life coach, Rabbi Andrea wears several hats and has served Jewish communities for more than ten years.

A full member of OHALAH, a rabbinic association, she holds a Master’s degree in Religious Studies (ancient Near East, Hebrew Bible, early Judaism, religions of India) and a Ph.D. in Religion (Judaic Studies, rabbinic literature). She has taught world religion, humanities, and Jewish studies at three universities, and has served on the faculty of the ALEPH Ordination Program. She is an advocate for diversity in rabbinic education, including initiatives to attract and properly train second-career clergy to meet the stringent benchmarks expected of twenty-first century rabbis, from teaching Judaism and leading prayer (tefillah) to serving as mara d’atra with respect to Jewish law (halakha) and officiating life cycle ceremonies.

In addition, Rabbi Andrea holds certification from the FLOURISH Mindfulness Program for Jewish Communal Professionals, Certified Life Coach (CLC) and Certified Spiritual Coach (CSC) designations, and is a member of the International Coaching Federation. She is the founder and CEO of JewishPaths™. She is also co-editor of Other Covenants: Alternate Histories of the Jewish People (Ben Yehuda Press, 2022).

A trained, credentialed Prepare/Enrich premarital and marriage enrichment facilitator, Rabbi Andrea works closely with couples prior to their special day to help them design a ceremony and life partnership infused with meaning and joy. She is available to officiate weddings and other life cycle events in Ontario and Quebec, Canada, as well as other locations upon discussion.

LGBTQ+ and interfaith couples warmly welcomed!