Shelly Barnathan Brings Baby Boomers into the Light


Through these discussions, Rabbi Shelly developed Or Zarua, meaning “light is sown,” a co-constructed community between Barnathan and her participants. Most recently, Or Zarua hosted Shabbat dinners featuring music and storytelling, in which participants brought instruments and a shared interest in “looking for spaces to share their authentic selves,” as Barnathan puts it. Supported by $20,000 from the Auerbach Launch Grant, Rabbi Shelly hopes to get the community off the ground in a tangible way, driving a sense of connection between participants and Jewish tradition.
You can contact Rabbi Shelly at barnshel@gmail.com and learn more about Or Zarua on the website.
Watch the new Or Zarua video here:
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