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About Rabbi Miryam

Rabbi Miryam Wolfson has recently been ordained as a Rabbi and Hazzan (Cantor) from the Aleph Ordination Program, and is delighted to share her love of Jewish prayer and learning.

She is the Grandchild of immigrants and a former Biology professor. She has three adult daughters, her pride and inspiration, the joy of a new grandchild, and a very supportive spouse

She is founder of Congregation Shaarei Simchah, “Hebrew for Gates of Joy” a new hybrid inter-denominational congregation.  In the past she has been co-leader of the Highland Park Minyan, Conservateve and in the past has served as teacher & Youth Choir leader at Temple Shalom, NJ, Reform an intern at TAO, Florida, Renewal, and as Hazzan for the Holy Days at AY Maine.

Miryam’s focus is threefold: Firstly, to share the healing power of prayer and community to overcome medical and personal challenges.  Secondly, to share a practice of gratitude: for the miracles that enable life itself, while striving for social justice. Thirdly, to share a deep appreciation for, and an imperative to protect the gift of Creation. Miryam enjoys crafting original melodies, translations/interpretations of liturgy and inspiring texts. She enjoys baking, birding and bicycling.

She can be found at soundcloud.com/miryam-margo-wolfson, & Shaareisimchah.org.`

Comments on: "About Rabbi Miryam" (3)

  1. Jeneba Charkey's avatar
    Jeneba Charkey said:

    Thank you, Margo!

  2. Cantor Deborah Katchko Gray's avatar

    I heard your wonderful Ashrei and I’d love a copy!
    I can feel the joy… great version!!
    Thx
    Cantor Debbie Katchko Gray

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