People of Good Faith: Rachel Ain

People of Good Faith: Rachel Ain

Rachel Ain is rabbi at Sutton Place Synagogue in midtown Manhattan, New York. 1. What story, verse or passage from your faith tradition’s sacred texts has significantly influenced / shaped your life? There are two passages, both from the book of Genesis, that...
Adding Women’s Voices Today to a Timeless Story

Adding Women’s Voices Today to a Timeless Story

I applied to rabbinical school over 20 years ago. When asked to share a favorite piece of rabbinic literature, I decided to teach a text where the ancient rabbis “imagined” what biblical Sarah was doing during the binding of Isaac. I wanted to show that it is...