Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman

Rabbi, Shaarei Shamayim (Madison, WI)

Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman has served Congregation Shaarei Shamayim (Reconstructing Judaism) in Madison, WI since 2003 and is a graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. In 2015 she published a curriculum for children and teenagers entitled “Reframing Israel: Teaching Kids to Think Critically About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” She is currently writing a book on Israel-Palestine Education.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Education Series

This three-part family education series addresses issues related to bar/bat mitzvah. It is designed for a large group of parents and students and uses active learning exercises. It covers issues around Jewish identity, the meaning of bar/bat mitzvah, and common concerns that parents and students have about the process.

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