Author Archives: Rabbi Stephanie Kramer

About Rabbi Stephanie Kramer

Rabbi Stephanie Kramer, our Assistant Rabbi/Education Director, oversees all aspects of congregational education, including STaRS, the B’nei Mitzvah program, Tot Shabbat, youth activities (including helping with Chaverim) and Lifelong Learning. As Assistant Rabbi, Stephanie is also involved in other aspects of temple life. Growing up in Houston, where there was a large Jewish population, youth group was a great way to connect with other Jewish teens and learn leadership skills while feeling part of a majority. Her hope is to pass this love for Judaism on to the next generation. Rabbi Kramer earned a degree in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Houston and was recently ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC/JIR) in Los Angeles. Rabbi Kramer’s thesis is a community building curriculum for women that views 21st century issues through a biblical lens.

Tu B’Shevat

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Rabbi Stephanie Kramer

Close your eyes and imagine being stranded on a deserted island. What would you need? If you were completely concerned with survival, you probably wouldn’t value your tchotchkes, pictures or other sentimental or materialistic items very much. Even your toothbrush, a basic … Continue reading →

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21st Century

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Rabbi Stephanie Kramer

Recently, I have been getting more interested in technology. I longingly awaited the release of the new iPhone. Up until now, I have been interested but also a little reluctant to take chances and unwilling to sit for long enough … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned From Israeli Sukkot

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Rabbi Stephanie Kramer

Bang, bang, bang. It was the day after Yom Kippur in Jerusalem and people were already outside and dressed, constructing their sukkahs. The echoes of construction were even more penetrating than the sounding of the shofars only weeks before. In … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Rabbi Stephanie Kramer

 As the beginning of the school year rapidly approaches, almost all children (and parents!) feel excitement, anticipation and nerves. A new school year offers our children a fresh beginning, with new teachers, new supplies, new attitudes and, hopefully, a clean … Continue reading →

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Hello from Rabbi Stephanie

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Rabbi Stephanie Kramer

Since sitting on the bima the Friday night of my bat mitzvah weekend, I have known that becoming a rabbi was my calling. The feeling was unlike any I had ever experienced before. I can still remember the rush of … Continue reading →

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