Rabbi Abby Sosland
Rabbi, educator, spiritual advisor.
Over two decades teaching teens and adults at the Leffell School, a High Holiday community in downtown Manhattan now in its third decade, and a long career of meaningful connections.
The Latest
Parshat Chayei Sarah: Instead of yes, a verb
It is my favorite word in this week’s Torah reading. It might even be my favorite word in the whole Torah (although I refuse to commit to one).
Parshat Vayera: Inviting angels in
Do Jews believe in angels? As with most theological questions, it depends on who you ask.
Parshat Lech Lecha: Cultivating wholeness
Is it possible to cultivate wholeheartedness?
My father, Rabbi Henry Sosland, z’l, said that to live a life of meaning, one should always be working on a project. My projects keep me engaged in life: writing, counseling, teaching in a variety of settings. These “side hustles” are sometimes the best part of my week; they make my life feel rich and full.
This website is one of those projects—a dedicated space that gives me the gentle push I need to keep growing and writing. Here’s to more Torah, discovery, and connection!
“It’s one thing to live, and another to live with joy and abundance.”
From a teaching on Hoshana Rabbah
About
Being on the front line of Jewish education never fails to excite me; I love being a true salesperson for the wisdom and neverending treasures of Jewish learning.
Lifecycle & Services
It is a sacred privilege to join people at their most important moments: from baby namings to bnei mitzvah, weddings to funerals. I also love thinking together one-on-one about your life and needs, or in private learning sessions where you choose what to study.
Teaching
Reflections on the weekly Torah portion and sermons on the Jewish holiday cycle, along with recorded teachings on the Prophets, the Talmud, and more.
