What is the Rabbinic Council?
The Nature Israel Rabbinic Council brings together rabbis who support and inspire communities to connect with Israel’s land, wildlife, and waters. Council members can share educational resources, lead meaningful Israel experiences, and champion the protection of Israel’s nature.
Why Join?
As a member, you’ll receive:
- Free educational materials for students and adults
- Priority booking for expert-led nature tours in Israel
- Access to Nature Israel/SPNI speakers for your community
- Opportunities to publish your writings on Judaism and the environment
- Invitations to exclusive briefings with Israeli environmental leaders
Member Commitment
Membership comes with a commitment to help spread awareness and support Israel’s nature:
- A minimum annual donation of $180
- Sharing Nature Israel content with your community
- Hosting/organizing Nature Israel presentations in your area
- Your name listed on our website and select materials
Interested in the Rabbinic Council?
Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch to help you get started!
The Nature Israel Rabbinic Council
Know a rabbi who should be part of the council? Email us their name at info@natureisrael.org and we’ll follow up!
Rabbi Melanie Aron
Washington, DC
Rabbi Alfred Benjamin
Milton, MA
Rabbi Josh Bennet
West Bloomfield, MI
Rabbi Barry Block
Little Rock, AR
Rabbi Scott Bolton
New York, NY
Rabbi Paul Citrin
Albuquerque, NM
Rabbi Karen Citrin
Westwood, MA
Rabbi Mark Cohn
New Milford, CT
Rabbi Paul Cohen
Northfield, IL
Rabbi Steve Cohen
Santa Barbara, CA
Rabbi Ralph Dalin
San Diego, CA
Rabbi Braham David
Acton, MA
Rabbi Geoff Dennis
Dallas, TX
Rabbi Susan Freeman
La Jolla, CA
Rabbi Michael Friedland
South Bend, IN
Rabbi Stacy Friedman
San Rafael, CA
Rabbi Ilana Goldhaber-Gordon
Redwood City, CA
Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss
Houston, TX
Rabbi David Lerner
Lexington, MA
Rabbi Sheldon Lewis
Palo Alto, CA
Rabbi Bernard H. Mehlman
Brookline, MA
Rabbi Jeffrey Schein
Minneapolis, MN
Rabbi Ismar Schorsch
New York, NY
Rabbi Elliott Tepperman
Montclair, NJ
Rabbi Daniel Weiner
Seattle, WA
Rabbi Max Weiss
Deerfield, IL