Laura Lenes

Holy One Of Blessing – Knower Of All – Illuminator Of Paths – Giver Of Strength – Breath Of My Breath – Healer Of Wounds In Body / Mind / Heart / Spirit / Soul – 

Thank you for journeying with me from the day I was born (January 26), each step of my life bewilderness, and across the threshold to become a Rabbi (January 2026) in service of You.  

In my searching, yearning, and longing, You opened my eyes to search for where there is need.  This guided and glided my interconnected labyrinth as a Prayer Leader – Sacred Space Sculptor, Cantorial Soloist – Musical & Ritual Weaver, Curriculum Developer Doula, Jewish Educator – Ed-jew-tainer, and Spiritual Care Companion in close to 80 synagogues across the country with all ages, denominations and movements.  

You ignited my soul as a שְׁלִיחַת צִבּוּר leading services, writing 100s of musical prayers & 18 plays – teaching me to use music, American Sign Language, drama, guitar, percussion, & movement to inspire action, and create connection to Jewish values, ethics, social action, presence presents, equity of care, communication, holiness, and humility – always coming back to You.

You lifted me to serve as Student Board Co-Chair of AOP, and reminded me to show up in service of OHALAH, ALEPH, and DLTI (cohorts 10, 11, 12, & 13).  Over 16 years, You guided me to grow my reach to creatively include Mommy & Me, preschool, Religious School, and leading adult Renewal Services (9 years at B’nai Torah). As I was nearing the last lap of Rabbinic School, I received a tap on my shoulder to bring You even closer to the center of my future Rabbinate by joining the holy Hashpa’ah (Spiritual Companion) Training Program – Coheart 7 (graduation scheduled January 2027).  

You aligned the stars for the last 15 years for me to develop Sing Sign Simcha, a Jewish Renewal Educational curriculum and then publish it as a pilot program at Ramat Shalom Beth Israel. You placed in my care this “Sacred System for the ReNEWal of Jewish Education” meant to support synagogues across the world through a web-based interactive platform designed to reNEW tradition – elevating connection with self and others, plants and animals, Mother Earth and G8d.

I am in awe, and gratitude to You, צוּרִי, for gifting me the perfect mentors, teachers, Deans, Mashpi’ot, classmates, co-workers, Bima partner, Preschool & Religious School directors, clergy, congregants, support staff, collaborators, friends, ancestors, extended family, uncle & his beloved family, parents, sisters, and daughter who have been and continue to be guiding handprints on my Path of Blessing.  I open to You on January 11, 2026 with holy curiosity to see what will unfold next…..