Rabbi Sherril Gilbert

Program Co-Director of the Rabbinic Pastor Program, Director of Studies, Member of the Academic VAAD.

Rabbi/Rabbinic Pastor Sherril Gilbert (she/her) is a community rabbi, spiritual director, and adult educator with a deep interest in the intersection of spirituality, human relationships, the natural environment, and community-building. As a devoted board member of OHALAH: the Association of Rabbis and Cantors for Jewish Renewal, Rabbi Sherril is deeply engaged in shaping the landscape of Jewish spiritual leadership. She holds a BA in Applied Social Science and an MA in Human Systems Intervention (Concordia University). As an educator, her expertise is in experiential, participatory and inclusive adult learning. Rabbi Sherril is Co-Executive Director of ALEPH Canada, a national charitable organization whose mission is to build and strengthen Jewish spiritual renewal in Canada (www.aleph canada.ca); and co-spiritual leader and community builder at LevShul (www.levshul.ca), creating sacred spaces where people may deepen their connection to Jewish spirituality and communal life. Rabbi Sherril also serves as a facilitator, trainer and process consultant to organizations, communities, and congregations.