Rabbi's Column
About Reb Judi Del Bourgo
Photo Credit: Joy Krauthammer © 2011
Before working with elders and Hospice patients, I taught Elementary School in the Catskill Mountain region of NY. My passion for teaching different learning styles, building community, and discovering “Math Miracles” soared in those mountains. From the time of my Bat Mitzvah, my Jewish identity, though, was essentially dormant. It was there, in the Catskills, two decades after my Bat Mitzvah, that my love for Judaism was actually kindled. The right teacher, full of passion, showed me a world that I never knew could exist in Judaism: mysticism, psycho-spiritual interpretation and soulful prayers. I was hooked immediately!
As a Jew whose involvement in Judaism has been reawakened by inspiring teachers, I know the power of meaningful and engaging experiences! Following in the footsteps of my teachers, I enjoy helping Jews of all ages and backgrounds deepen their connection to Judaism, wonder, and a God they can relate to.
My hope is that every Jew can make meaning of our precious teachings. I thrive on grappling with what the Torah has to teach us. I have always loved to sing and now I enjoy singing prayers of gratitude since everyday is Thanksgiving in Judaism! Come join us for our uplifting Shabbat services at Surf City Synagogue. I look forward to meeting you and sharing the riches of Torah and Jewish prayer.
B’Shalom,
Judi Ahavah Del Bourgo
