Rabbi Yael Ridberg
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Yael B. Ridberg became the rabbi of Congregation Dor Hadash in 2010. A 1997 graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Rabbi Ridberg served for two years as the first Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in New York. From 1998-2010, Rabbi Ridberg served for 12 years as a rabbi at West End Synagogue, in NYC; three years as the associate rabbi before becoming the sole rabbi of that congregation.
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An active lay leader in Jewish communal life, Rabbi Ridberg serves on the Avodah: the Jewish Service Corps Advisory Council, served on the Board of Trustees at the San Diego Jewish Academy for 10 years, including two as President. She is also a Past President of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association and served on the Board of Jewish Family Service of San Diego.
Rabbi Ridberg is a member of the San Diego Rabbinic Association, and she is engaged in multi-faith justice work whenever possible.
A passionate teacher and advocate for Jewish engagement and social justice, Rabbi Ridberg is a sought-after teacher and lecturer for many Jewish organizations including Federation Young Leadership, Women’s Philanthropy, The Melton Program, and the LFJCC Lecture Series.
Her writing has appeared in Times of Israel, Huffington Post, and Kveller, and Rabbi Ridberg is as an author and commentator for The Guide to Jewish Reconstructionist Practice series published by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and is a chapter author for the 2007 URJ publication, Life, Faith and Cancer.
She lives in La Jolla with her husband and four children.
Rabbi Ridberg is a member of the San Diego Rabbinic Association, and she is engaged in multi-faith justice work whenever possible.
A passionate teacher and advocate for Jewish engagement and social justice, Rabbi Ridberg is a sought-after teacher and lecturer for many Jewish organizations including Federation Young Leadership, Women’s Philanthropy, The Melton Program, and the LFJCC Lecture Series.
Her writing has appeared in Times of Israel, Huffington Post, and Kveller, and Rabbi Ridberg is as an author and commentator for The Guide to Jewish Reconstructionist Practice series published by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and is a chapter author for the 2007 URJ publication, Life, Faith and Cancer.
She lives in La Jolla with her husband and four children.
Director of Education, Rabbi Ally Jacobson
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Congregation Dor Hadash welcomes Rabbi Ally Jacobson as its new Director of Education. Rabbi J also serves as the middle school rabbi of the San Diego Jewish Academy where she teaches classes,
leads minyan, and plans Jewish holiday programming. Prior to moving to San Diego in 2019, Rabbi J taught in Jewish day schools and supplementary schools in St. Louis, Phoenix, and Cincinnati.
leads minyan, and plans Jewish holiday programming. Prior to moving to San Diego in 2019, Rabbi J taught in Jewish day schools and supplementary schools in St. Louis, Phoenix, and Cincinnati.
Congregational Administrator Julie White
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Julie joined Dor Hadash in August 2017. Originally from Maryland, Julie resides with her family in Encinitas and has been in San Diego for over 20 years. After completing her Bachelor's degree at Colorado State University, Julie worked as an elementary school teacher in San Diego County. Julie has an extensive office administrative background. She enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and playing tennis when she is not working.