Rabbi Jennifer Singer is Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol HaNeshama in Sarasota Florida, where she served from 2008 to 2022.
She currently works part-time at the local Jewish Federation, where she created a new adult education program. She teaches classes ranging from Jewish Medical Ethics to Tales From the Talmud.
She continues to serve the local Jewish community as a freelance rabbi, as well as writing a weekly blog as SRQJew. Many of her essays have appeared as Op-Ed pieces in the daily newspaper, the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Rabbi Jennifer is a vibrant and passionate teacher, storyteller, writer, speaker, and spiritual guide. She has never claimed to be a cantor, but she loves to sing in services.
She was ordained as both a Rabbi and Spiritual Director by ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal in January 2017. She earned an MA in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary in May 2006. She also holds a BA in journalism.
She has two adult daughters and currently shares her home with an elderly rescue dog.
Her favorite things are chocolate, Judaism, rescued dogs, antique rocking chairs, and her kids. Not necessarily in that order.
SRQ Jew 
Rabbi…I am a 77 year old who was raised in the Catholic Church. Recently through DNA testing I have learned that my father was 1/2 Jewish on his father’s side. I am at a loss to understand and accept my Jewish Heritage. Any suggestions?
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Write to me at my email and let’s have a conversation. SRQrabbi@gmail.com
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How would I email you an invitation to attend an event in SRQ?
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Srqrabbi@gmail.com
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Jennifer,
Had a recent post forwarded to me.
Can I receive a weekly email with your post?
Hope you and your girls are good. Both of our kids are well, and Maggie is sensational.
MARK
msharff@gmail.com
941.374.1107
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Sure. Go to the home page at srqjew.wordpress.com and you’ll see a place to sign up on the right. Glad to hear all is well. Us too!
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Dear Jennifer,
You are quite sane..and blessed… for knowing what you want. The questions you ask revolve about the logistics of getting there.
What are the necessary steps to reach your goal?
If you break it down into manageable bites and inlcude the specific areas in which you need help, I believe you will get it.
Right now, it’s too vague for uninformed folks like me.
In practicial terms what does it mean to go to rabbinic school? Can one attend part time? What available scholarships are offered? I’m imagining steps, each one moving you closer to your goals.
You are an amazing and fabulous woman. Put it out there and you will recieve all the necessary support.
Simplistic? Maybe.
Go for it!
Estelle
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Jennifer,
I have a friend who is the senior rabbi at a congregation in Knoxville, Tenn. Her emeritus rabbi replaced Andy Bossov at Temple Emanuel. She was a VP at Fannie Mae (back in the 90’s when they were doing good business) when she heard the call. I met her when I was working for the senior rabbi at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood, Ohio and she was participating in a Wexberg fellowship. To paraphrase her response when I asked “why?” she said it was a request I could not refuse. I say go for it!!! all the other details will work themselves out.
Sherry
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