Rabbi Paul Kipnes


Rabbi Paul Kipnes (he/him/his) is the spiritual leader of Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, California. He also serves as rabbinic dean at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA. He consults on synagogue disruption and transformation, using his viral articles, Disruptive Judaism: Will Your Synagogue Be Beit Blockbuster or Kehillat Netflix and Synagogue dues are dead: What’s the price point at which quitting the temple is impossible? Rabbi Kipnes and his wife, Michelle November, co-wrote Jewish Spiritual Parenting. He also co-edited a national CCAR Journal issue, "New Visions for Jewish Community." His searing poetry and insightful writings can be viewed at PaulKipnes.com.
A Prayer for When Israel Needs Us
Rabbi Paul Kipnes
Holy One of Blessing… When Israel is suffering Way over there, And our people are in turmoil And we are right here When the news is heart-wrenching And so little is clear
A Blessing for Entering the New Year (And for Journeying Onward Any Time, Anywhere)
Rabbi Paul Kipnes
On the next part of your journey, Into a new year Or a new career As you make a new friend Or to your heart you do tend We wish you... B'hatzlacha (good luck)! May your eyes open to glorious sights that will make your heart beat faster And may
Don’t Wait: Life Lessons for the High Holidays from 88-Year-Old Reb Murray
Rabbi Paul Kipnes
Meet 88-year-old Murray, an astounding man. Quiet, sometimes reserved, Murray became my father-in-law 31 years ago, when God softly whispered to me, “Don’t wait.” I confess I didn’t appreciate him fully until recently.
A Prayer for After Elections
Rabbi Paul Kipnes
There was that moment at the Red Sea when our people despaired like never before. Looking behind, the people saw an enemy coming for them. Looking ahead, the waters seemed ready to swallow them up.
3 Previously Frowned-Upon Behaviors to Embrace During the High Holidays at Home
Rabbi Paul Kipnes
The new normal of distanced coronavirus kehilla t'filah (communal prayer) offers new ways to enhance your Home High Holidays. Consider these three previously banned behaviors to warm up your worship.
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