Our Rabbi
Rabbi Lizz Goldstein
ואהבת לרעך כמוך |
You Shall Love Your Neighbor as Yourself. |
(Leviticus 19:18)
Elizabeth (Lizz) Goldstein is a native of Branford, CT, in New Haven county. She first felt called to the rabbinate in 2004 as a participant of the URJ Kutz Camp (z"l). She completed her undergraduate studies in 2010 at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA with a concentration in genocide studies. She received her Masters in Jewish Studies from Gratz College in 2015, and ordination from the Academy of Jewish Religion in 2016. She moved to Northern Virginia to serve Ner Shalom and the surrounding community shortly following ordination.
Rabbi Lizz has been involved in many Tikkun Olam projects, was a Global Justice Fellow with American Jewish World Service, and is a member of T'ruah: the Rabbinic Call for Human Rights. She is dedicated to a career of drawing from Jewish history and values to work toward social justice, and is happy to serve the community here at Ner Shalom!
If you wish to set up a meeting, pick a time on my calendly.
Wed, April 30 2025
2 Iyyar 5785
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025
Shabbat, May 3rd 10:00a to 12:00p
10-10:30 informal singing, learning new tunes 10:30-11:30 Shacharit -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025
Sunday, May 4th 9:30a to 12:00p
Judaics and Hebrew for grades K-7. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025
Sunday, May 4th 1:00p to 2:00p
This is a course for Jewish people over 18 who wish to have a B' Mitzvah service and celebration. Whether you converted to Judaism, weren't raised in a shul, were raised in a shul that didn't allow your gender to have such a service, or even if you had one at 13 and are ready for a do-over, you are welcome in this class. You will learn or relearn some staples of Jewish liturgy, Torah, hone D'var Torah writing and service-leading skills, and generally have a space to ask whatever questions about Judaism you have felt haven't been answered adequately for you up to this point (I can't promise to have a more adequate answer, but let's talk about it!). We will collectively discuss dates and services for class members to lead and celebrate their becoming a Bar/Bat/MiBeit Mitzvah. Classes will meet in person. If you are interested and cannot attend a class, please let Rabbi Lizz know. -
Monday ,
MayMay 5 , 2025
Monday, May 5th 7:00p to 8:00p
A weekly discussion of Parashat HaShavua. Via Zoom. Reach out if you need the zoom info. -
Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025
Friday, May 9th 7:30p to 8:30p
Erev Shabbat Services most Friday nights at 7:30 in the sanctuary All are welcome! Whether this is your first Shabbat, rekindling an old faith, or you join us every week we can't wait to see you. Services usual include Shabbat prayers, a message from our Rabbi Lizz Goldstein, and an Oneg (desserts and snacks). Please come as you are and enjoy the quiet meditation, song, and community of Shabbat services. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 11 , 2025
Sunday, May 11th 1:00p to 2:00p
This is a course for Jewish people over 18 who wish to have a B' Mitzvah service and celebration. Whether you converted to Judaism, weren't raised in a shul, were raised in a shul that didn't allow your gender to have such a service, or even if you had one at 13 and are ready for a do-over, you are welcome in this class. You will learn or relearn some staples of Jewish liturgy, Torah, hone D'var Torah writing and service-leading skills, and generally have a space to ask whatever questions about Judaism you have felt haven't been answered adequately for you up to this point (I can't promise to have a more adequate answer, but let's talk about it!). We will collectively discuss dates and services for class members to lead and celebrate their becoming a Bar/Bat/MiBeit Mitzvah. Classes will meet in person. If you are interested and cannot attend a class, please let Rabbi Lizz know. -
Monday ,
MayMay 12 , 2025
Monday, May 12th 7:00p to 8:00p
A weekly discussion of Parashat HaShavua. Via Zoom. Reach out if you need the zoom info. -
Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025
Friday, May 16th 5:30p to 6:00p
Our families with children 5 and under are invited to join us for a short Shabbat program, with singing, a story, and of course Challah and Grape Juice! -
Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025
Friday, May 16th 7:00p to 8:00p
Join us for a fun and youthful Shabbat Service, led by the Religious School! -
Saturday ,
MayMay 17 , 2025Sirkin Bar Mitzvah
Shabbat, May 17th (All day)
Cole Sirkin and Chase Sirkin
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