Meet Rabbi Sara Abrams

As a community rabbi, I am excited to serve as an officiant for many Jews and people of all faiths in times of joy and in times of sadness. I bring levity, warmth, joy, humor and depth to those whom I have the privilege to serve. Couples who I have married describe me as a kind and compassionate spiritual leader who "gets them" and integrates their unique connection into the tapestry of Jewish ritual.  At every service–be it a wedding, funeral, bar/bat mitzvah or baby naming, laughter and tears are commonplace from the participants and witnesses alike and a deep sense of presence emerges from the event, as participants receive their blessing and wisdom at a sacred moment in their life’s journey.  I treasure tailoring services to the needs of the couple or family, integrating their diverse cultures into a day that is meaningful and soulful, and can be remembered and savored for years afterward.  Whether in sorrow or in joy, my connections with couples and families are life-long–I cherish them! 

 

Rabbi Sara Abrams has worked as a rabbi, interfaith chaplain and pastoral counselor for the past eleven years. She received her ordination from Hebrew Union College–Institute of Jewish Religion in Los Angeles and  has worked as a congregational rabbi in both Los Angeles, CA,  Chico, CA and Westchester, NY, along with serving as an Interfaith chaplain at UCLA Medical Center. In addition to her ordination, Rabbi Abrams holds a Master’s in Religious Studies from University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado and a Master’s in Education from Hunter College in New York. In every place she has served, she has shared her eclectic spirituality, her joy, her love of Jewish mysticism, and her creativity to help others to enrich the spiritual foundation of their lives.  She has written her own prayers, poetry, and music–all with the purpose of uplifting the spirit and elevating the soul.