Rabbi Brooklyn Michalowicz
Spiritual Leader. Community Builder. Teacher.
Connecting communities with Jewish wisdom through thoughtfully renewed traditions and joyful leadership
ברוכים הבאים - A Blessed Welcome
In collaboration with clergy partners, lay leaders, and peers, I bring a love of Torah, rituals, and Jewish values into everyday life in an accessible and resonant way. I create spaces where people of all ages feel supported and empowered to wrestle with their questions and doubts. In this work, I help individuals explore their own paths, deepen their conceptions of God, and connect with one another to build a caring, inclusive, and thriving community.
Presented here is a taste of my story, my work, and my philosophy for an enriching Jewish life.
About Rabbi Brooklyn
Brooklyn Michalowicz is a fifth-year rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, preparing for ordination in May 2026. Raised in Los Angeles, she was shaped by a diverse range of Jewish experiences, from pluralistic day school to Reform, Conservative, and Chabad communities. Brooklyn values intergenerational learning, spirited prayer, and relationship-building.
A proud UCLA graduate, Brooklyn has served in Jewish communal and rabbinic roles at Columbia/Barnard Hillel, Westchester Reform Temple, Trybal Gatherings, Eisner Camp, and, most recently, at Central Synagogue.
Pillars of My Rabbinate
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אושר
SUSTAINED JOY
Celebrating simchas, moments of joy, is key to living a full Jewish life. One moment can reverberate throughout the entire community. I officiate and co-create gatherings that foster an ethos of ongoing happiness.
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קהילה
COMMUNITY
Judaism flourishes when we nurture authentic relationships and purposeful connections. Through intentional welcoming, I cultivate inclusive spaces where people feel seen, supported, and part of a vibrant community.
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לימוד
LEARNING
Every moment is an opportunity to engage with sacred wisdom and tradition. I guide communities in exploring Torah with warmth and rigor, first approaching it spiritually, then digging deeper with a thoughtful, critical eye.
“Psalms 118 reads, ‘Open for me the gates of righteousness that I may enter them and give thanks to the eternal.’
It is a radical invitation to stop waiting for God to act and to realize that sometimes God is waiting for us.”
— Brooklyn Michalowicz
Featured Sermon
“Healing Apart, Coming Together”
Central Synagogue, 12/5/25
Teachings that blend faith and reason, depth and compassion;
Torah that guides us toward connection, resilience, and hope.
Connect with Rabbi Brooklyn
If you are seeking a rabbi who leads with warmth, ruach (enthusiasm), and spiritual and intellectual curiosity, I would be honored to learn and grow together.