Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas (she/her) is a ritualist, spiritual counselor, educator, speaker, co-podcaster of Not Your Jewish Mother, and consultant based in Los Angeles. She has created, developed, and implemented programs for many communities, including Community Mikveh at American Jewish University, Beit T’shuvah, Our Space at VBS, Ikar, Miller Introduction to Judaism Program, NuRoots, Sinai Temple, and Camp Ramah. Tova believes that each of us is a unique holy soul and is determined to build a world where everyone knows this truth and feels a sense of belonging. Most recently she has created her monthly newsletter allowing individuals to insert themselves into Jewish wisdom utilizing the energy of the month. She received her BA in Jewish Gender Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a BA in Art History from Columbia University and is an alum of several fellowships including the Center of Rabbinic Innovation, M2, and NewGround. Tova is also an Education Specialist and worked as a resource specialist before attending Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, where she earned her MA and ordination in 2018.
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