Just marketing, or anyone of them ever show any real independence from government?!

March 29, 2015

Meet America's Most Inspiring Rabbis BY ANNE COHEN AND MAIA EFREM With thoughtfulness in Minnesota, openness in Alabama and care in Tennessee, here are the 33 rabbis who inspired you with their personal touch.

Making Jewish Cool Rabbi Michael Knopf has been the religious leader at Richmond, Virginia’s Temple Beth El for just six months. But his innovative thinking has already made a lasting impact. Blogging Through Pain Rabbi Phyllis Sommer started blogging about her son’s battle with leukemia. Now, even after his tragic death, she has created a virtual community of Jews all over the world. He Overcame Tourette's Rabbi Eytan Yammer is no ordinary rabbi. An avid hockey player and student of marine biology, he also struggles with Tourette’s Syndrome —while welcoming everyone into the fold.

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