Our Rabbi

Miriam Ginsberg

Miriam Ginsberg, a second-year student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, comes alive through leading Jewish prayer and song, and through helping people access Judaism. Raised with a deep grounding in both Renewal and Conservative Judaism in West Hartford, Connecticut, Miriam finds joy in weaving different traditions together, and in opening the door for people to find inspiration, connection, and a sense of belonging in the rich and varied world of Judaism. Miriam found her way to the rabbinate through helping to build the New Synagogue Project (NSP), a new synagogue in Washington, DC that is radically inclusive, spiritually vibrant, and centered around a vision of justice and liberation for all. For six years, Miriam led davening and community singing circles at NSP, created new spaces for people to find spiritual connection, and worked to increase accessibility for all members of the community. She was delighted to continue her work at NSP last year as the community’s first rabbinic intern. Miriam is thrilled and honored to serve Kehilat HaNahar this year, and to become part of this special community. When not singing or studying, Miriam loves to make art, take walks in the woods, and rewatch The Office for the zillionth time. She can’t wait to meet everyone and to get to know KHN!