Rabbi Dr. Elyse Goldstein
Ground-breaking pioneer. Award-winning educator. Inspirational rabbi.
What I Can Do for You or Your Community
Teaching and
Scholar-in-Residence
Bringing passion for how Jewish texts and values can inform our modern lives to every class or weekend, I have been a guest lecturer/ teacher/ scholar-in-residence in Jewish and non-Jewish settings across the globe for over 20 years. I bring a liberal, feminist approach to traditional texts. After being a professional in adult education for over 20 years teaching thousands of adults, and as an author of four books, my style is engaging and participatory.
For communities: Click here for a list of sample Scholar in Residence topics.
For individuals: Click here to sign up and be in the loop for my next class offerings.
ANNOUNCING MY NEXT ZOOM CLASS: "Six Texts for Troubled Times": Tuesdays Nov 12-Dec 17 consecutive, 12 noon-1 PM EST. Texts that speak to dismay and fear, hope and resilience. No pre-reading and no Hebrew necessary–appropriate for all levels of Jewish study experience! Email rabbielysegoldstein@gmail.com for price and registration.
Coaching/Mentoring
I work with individuals, executives, and clergy to help navigate career and/or career transition step-by-step, focusing on self-growth, planning for your timelines, approach, family dynamics, institutions, and more. I offer coaching that is grounded in both the spiritual and the practical for mindful career moves and meaningful retirement.
And I'm a "Rabbipreneur"—after successfully starting and nourishing two institutions over 30 years, I work with communities looking to start or strengthen their institutions, congregations, and offerings.
For communities: Click here to start the conversation.
For individuals: Coaching sessions by zoom are 60 minutes each and are $175US/$225CA. Click here to schedule.
Pastoral Counseling
I specialize in short-term, goal-focused active listening and insightful questions for those seeking spiritual guidance. I have 40 years of Rabbinic experience in helping people get recentred and spiritually regrounded for their own life enrichment. This is not considered therapy and as such is limited to only 1-4 sessions.
Click here to request a free consult appointment.
Travel With Me
The emphasis of all my "Jewish Routes" tours is on making your experience intellectually stimulating as well as fun and enlightening! I have led tours of Jewish India, China, and South Africa plus twelve tours of Israel including Women’s Spirituality, Culinary, First-Timers and Behind the Scenes. My next tour is Jewish Portugal, October 20-27, 2025. Full itinerary and details here.
(NOTE: PORTUGAL TRIP IS NOW SOLD OUT AND TAKING WAIT LIST.)
Click here to be put on my travel list to get first looks at upcoming itineraries.
Testimonials
Scholar-in-Residence/ Teaching
“Your energy, vitality, and capacity for transmitting complex ideas in ways that are accessible and understandable are nothing less than breathtaking.”
Rabbi Howard Jaffee, Lexington, Mass
Coaching/Mentoring
"I worked with Rabbi Goldstein for a year and appreciated her listening skills and good coaching. She has the ability to understand complex interpersonal situations quickly and was able to to guide me in making my own decisions about how to proceed. She will be there for you and is comforting even while asking challenging questions."
Rabbi Michael Wolk, Senior Rabbi, Temple Israel of Charlotte
Pastoral Counseling
“Rabbi Goldstein taught us how to take a deep breath when our son was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She walked with us as we navigated our way to come to terms with this devastating news. Her support was skilled, realistic and insightful."
J and L, Toronto
Travel With Me
"We have thoroughly enjoyed traveling on three different adventures organized by Rabbi Elyse. Her trips are not just about seeing the sights, but also about the local culture, people, food and a good dose of Jewish history in the region. We always look forward to where in the world she will take us next, and we’ve already signed up for the Portugal trip!"
Linda and Dave, Guelph