A Rabbinate Rooted in Torah, Tefillah, and Chesed

Path to the Rabbinate

My journey toward the rabbinate has been guided by moments of challenge, creativity, and connection.
Each one deepened my sense of purpose and shaped the rabbi I strive to be today.

  • Roots

    Growing up in Southwest Florida, I learned how antisemitism can both challenge and strengthen our sense of Jewish identity. I chose to respond with courage and creativity, guiding middle schoolers to meet struggle with confidence, empathy, and pride.

    At Florida State University, my work with Hillel nurtured a love of Jewish life and inspired inclusive programs that welcomed students of every background. Before entering rabbinical school, I served as a Religious Educator at Temple Beth El of Fort Myers, helping students stay connected and engaged with their faith through the uncertainty of the pandemic.

  • Journey

    Today, I bring that same spirit of resilience and care to my rabbinic work. As Rabbinic Intern at The New Jewish Home, I provided spiritual and emotional support to residents and families, led Shabbat services, and facilitated thoughtful discussions that connect Jewish tradition to daily life.

    I have also served congregations across New York, including Temple Sinai in Rochester, Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester, and Temple Shaaray Tefila, where I led High Holy Day services, delivered sermons, and designed Torah study sessions that invite participation and reflection.

  • Purpose

    A lifelong Jewish educator, I’ve taught in classrooms, summer camps, and sanctuaries, from the Jewish Community Project Downtown to Camp Yomi at the 92nd Street Y.

    My teaching blends creativity, accessibility, and heart, whether preparing B’nei Mitzvah students, designing lessons on Jewish ethics and leadership, or helping learners of all ages find meaning and belonging in Jewish life.

    Through all of these experiences, I’ve cultivated a rabbinate that helps individuals uncover holiness in the everyday and feel at home in the Jewish community.

“Our presence can be a blessing… In a time where there is deep divide, left vs right, pro-this vs anti-that, we must continue to show up for each other, even with the smallest gestures."

— Ranata Shlobin

Pillars of My Rabbinate

  • רחמים

    Compassion

    Holiness can be found in every encounter where we show up with empathy, authenticity, and care – to listen, to comfort, and to share in life’s joys and pains.

  • קהלה

    Community

    Belonging flourishes when we nurture real connection and create spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and part of something larger than themselves.

  • למוד

    Learning

    Every moment invites us to rediscover Torah through sacred texts, lived experiences, and the stories we share — a living practice of curiosity, empathy, and connection. 

I’m grateful for the chance to share a window into my journey and the rabbinate I am cultivating. I hope these materials give a sense of the caring, curious, and connected community I aspire to build.

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Beyond the Bimah

When she’s not immersed in study or tefilah, Ranata finds joy in painting, cooking, and discovering the world alongside her husband, Nathan. She practices yoga and cherishes moments of quiet reflection, often drawing spiritual inspiration from the rhythm of nature and the stillness of the world around her.