Shimberg is a Jewish ritual artist serving spiritual seekers of many wisdom traditions as well as the religiously skeptical. She is a teacher (rabbi means teacher), spiritual guide, trusted pastoral presence, and lifecycle duala, assisting individuals, couples, and families as they transition and transform across sacred thresholds of life. Rabbi Shimberg’s ritual artistry and wisdom flows from a v
ariety of sources including:
- her long love affair with Jewish prayer practices and text,
- her passion for the natural world and its cycles,
- her deep appreciation of other wisdom traditions,
- her ability to find the sacred within the ordinary,
- her commitment to spiritual nourishment,
- her lived experience navigating the intersection of secular and religious practices,
- her natural exuberance and curiosity about life and living, and
- her genuine desire to engage and activate opportunities to elevate holiness in our world. Rabbi Jessica's ability to make religious tradition come alive and to design innovative approaches to life-cycle ritual for people of varying interests, backgrounds, orientations, styles of learning, and ages has been recognized as a priceless gift to individuals and families who engage her services. More information about Rabbi Shimberg’s offerings can be found at her website: holdingthefringes dot com.
