Words of Encouragement by the Prophet Isaiah the Haftarah of Consolation Facilitator Rabbi Leonardo Bitran

A review and discussion of what the Jewish Bible say about inclusion intermarriage and conversion

Rabbi Leonardo Bitran is one of the few leaders of the Conservative Movement whose experience includes serving synagogues across the continent, inspiring nearly a dozen of his former students to become rabbis, and mentoring rabbinical students serving Latin American congregations.

Rabbi Bitran earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Chile. He was ordained at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York with a master’s degree in Hebrew Letters with a major in Talmud and Rabbinics.

Rabbi Bitran served at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, Michigan, where he led its vibrant satellite congregation, B’nai Israel, for eleven years. Most recently, and for ten years, he served Congregation Agudas Achim in San Antonio, Texas, enabling it to achieve excellence in Jewish education. At Temple Beth El, Rabbi Bitran aspires to lead and inspire the Temple to be a model and center for Conservative Judaism. Rabbi Bitran is committed to building strong relationships and a caring community, dedicated to worship, study of sacred texts and the creation of a kind environment for its members.

This event is free but registration is required