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  • Joshua Klein

    Joshua Klein is a rabbinical student at The Schechter Rabbinical Seminary in Jerusalem, and previously studied at The Jewish Theological Seminary. He was a fellow in the first cohort of the Exploring Judaism's Writer's Fellowship. Joshua grew up in South Florida and before rabbinical school he worked in healthcare software in Wisconsin. Joshua has interned with synagogues in the US and Israel, with the Nativ Gap Year Program and Ramah’s high school in Israel program, and also worked as a chaplain intern at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. While in New York, Joshua was also involved in Jewish climate activism. In his spare time, Joshua enjoys cooking, reading, writing, and wandering in museums or nature.

Joshua Klein is a rabbinical student at The Schechter Rabbinical Seminary in Jerusalem, and previously studied at The Jewish Theological Seminary. He was a fellow in the first cohort of the Exploring Judaism’s Writer’s Fellowship. Joshua grew up in South Florida and before rabbinical school he worked in healthcare software in Wisconsin. Joshua has interned with synagogues in the US and Israel, with the Nativ Gap Year Program and Ramah’s high school in Israel program, and also worked as a chaplain intern at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. While in New York, Joshua was also involved in Jewish climate activism. In his spare time, Joshua enjoys cooking, reading, writing, and wandering in museums or nature.

My Posts

How to Deal With Difficult People

How to Deal With Difficult People

A delicate balance is required in dealing with difficult people, and the rabbis provide us a framework to explore this very question.
How do I Prepare for Shabbat Without Stressing Out?

How do I Prepare for Shabbat Without Stressing Out?

We can prepare and still find ourselves scrambling before Shabbat. With a reframe, we can treat it as a rich part of our Shabbat experience. 
What is an Eruv and How Does it Work?

What is an Eruv and How Does it Work?

An Eruv is a shared public space that belongs to everyone, representing the ideal of unity: no divisions, and a world that is one big ...
Finding Meaning in Communal Prayer Without Hebrew Fluency

Finding Meaning in Communal Prayer Without Hebrew Fluency

Being in community, singing with heart, by listening to the prayers, or by intending to connect with G-d are ways to lift up our experience.
Together as Brothers

Together as Brothers

Our world holds a range of challenges for us. At the heart of how we meet those challenges is the call to brotherhood.
What’s the deal with electricity on Shabbat?

What’s the deal with electricity on Shabbat?

Why is electricity such a complicated issue when it comes to Shabbat? What are the considerations? How can I learn more about it?
What do I wear to a Shabbat service?

What do I wear to a Shabbat service?

Simply, something appropriate for a religious service. But, getting to know the community will help you understand what feels right.