{"id":277,"date":"2025-09-02T16:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/?page_id=277"},"modified":"2025-09-02T16:11:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:11:00","slug":"rabbinic-services-for-south-carolina-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/?page_id=277","title":{"rendered":"Rabbinic Services for South Carolina and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Jewish Lifecycle Officiation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lauren-jack-1097-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lauren-jack-1097-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lauren-jack-1097-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lauren-jack-1097-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lauren-jack-1097-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lauren-jack-1097-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lauren-jack-1097-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I work with couples and families (including interfaith families and LGBTQ families) to create meaningful, personalized lifecycle ceremonies\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weddings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funerals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baby Namings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Mitzvah (Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Bet Mitzvah)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Based right in the center of the state, I&#8217;m available to travel throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe26HxKmqbd3rfAvY8qZH5Jfgz1n32W6GtuHy0v3hIawIijLQ\/viewform?usp=header\">contact me<\/a> for detailed information. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Worship, Celebrations &amp; Teaching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-with-shoshie-singing-at-installation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1203\" data-id=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-with-shoshie-singing-at-installation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-with-shoshie-singing-at-installation.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-with-shoshie-singing-at-installation-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-with-shoshie-singing-at-installation-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-with-shoshie-singing-at-installation-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-with-shoshie-singing-at-installation-1536x902.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\"><sup><sub>Photography by Donna Fisher<\/sub><\/sup><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/leah-speaking-at-installation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1397\" data-id=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/leah-speaking-at-installation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/leah-speaking-at-installation.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/leah-speaking-at-installation-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/leah-speaking-at-installation-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/leah-speaking-at-installation-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/leah-speaking-at-installation-1536x1048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography by Donna Fisher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-and-shoshie-installation-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1764\" height=\"2048\" data-id=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-and-shoshie-installation-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-and-shoshie-installation-4.jpg 1764w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-and-shoshie-installation-4-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-and-shoshie-installation-4-882x1024.jpg 882w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-and-shoshie-installation-4-768x892.jpg 768w, https:\/\/palmettorabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/leah-and-shoshie-installation-4-1323x1536.jpg 1323w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1764px) 100vw, 1764px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub> Photography by Donna Fisher<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing on my unique expertise as both an ordained rabbi and licensed professional counselor trained in marriage, couples and family therapy, I bring meaningful, relevant teachings to individuals and communities, particularly in the intersection of Judaism, spirituality and wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shabbat &amp; Holiday Celebrations<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teachings and Workshops<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Groups<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Sample teachings and workshops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Min Ha Meitzar: A Support Group for CCAR Rabbis, November &amp; December 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewish Parenting During a Pandemic, for the Tree of Life Synagogue in Columbia, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healing in the Jewish Tradition, for Beth Shalom Synagogue, Columbia SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parenting Success, for Autism Connect in Columbia SC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe26HxKmqbd3rfAvY8qZH5Jfgz1n32W6GtuHy0v3hIawIijLQ\/viewform?usp=header\">contact me<\/a> to inquire about rabbinic services for your community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Consultation for Clergy &amp; Clergy Family <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clergy and clergy family (including spouses and partners) face unique challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re called to support your community in times of pain, loss, uncertainty and transition (as well as times of joy, uplift and celebration), even as you&#8217;re navigating anxiety, stress, sadness and pain of your own, including pastoral burnout and secondary trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You&#8217;re called to be a leader, offering vision and guidance, even when you aren&#8217;t sure of the way yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You&#8217;re a public figure, but you&#8217;re also a living, breathing human being.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You worry about finding a professional you can talk with who understands and values the unique role you play as a spiritual leader.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a background as an ordained rabbi and a systemically trained counselor, I can help you on your professional and personal journey. We&#8217;ll identify your goals and work together in a supportive, professional and confidential environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our work can be ongoing, or it can be on a short-term (situation focused) basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I offer a free 15 minute phone conversation so that you can ask questions and see if we might be a fit. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe26HxKmqbd3rfAvY8qZH5Jfgz1n32W6GtuHy0v3hIawIijLQ\/viewform?usp=header\">contact me<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-primary-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7552e2eb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e4feb9eb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-contrast-light-color has-text-color has-superbfont-xlarge-font-size\">Let&#8217;s be in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-light-color has-text-color has-superbfont-medium-font-size\">Thank you for considering me for your lifecycle ceremony or community. Please use this form to tell me a little bit about yourself and I will get back to you! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-507dae32 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-light-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/Contact Me\">Contact Me<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jewish Lifecycle Officiation I work with couples and families (including interfaith families and LGBTQ families) to create meaningful, personalized lifecycle ceremonies\u2014 Weddings Funerals Baby Namings B. Mitzvah (Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Bet Mitzvah) Based right in the center of the state, I&#8217;m available to travel throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and beyond! 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