Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar is an author, poet, spiritual counselor, inspirational speaker and the senior rabbi at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Deerfield, IL. She is the author of several books, among them Omer: A Counting, published in 2014 by CCAR Press and Amen: Seeking Presence with Prayer, Poetry, and Mindfulness Practice, published by CCAR Press in 2019 . She is also published in numerous anthologies and has created liturgy, rituals, and ceremonies.

 

Rabbi Kedar teaches courses and designs retreats on finding meaning and purpose in our busy lives, creating a prayerful and intentional life, spiritual awakening, forgiveness, and intentional leadership. She offers workshops in engagement, vision, and creating the synagogue for the twenty-first century.

 

She and her husband Ezra are the proud parents of Talia, Moti, Shiri and Ilan and grandparents of Lihi, Maya, Eliyah, Emma, and Leo all who live in Israel.

 

 

 

Meet the Author of Omer: A Counting Rabbi Karyn Kedar - A Spiritual Counting