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S:6 E:267 Our guest is Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro, commonly called "Rabbi Rami", is an author, teacher, and speaker on the subjects of liberal Judaism and contemporary spirituality.

A poet, liturgist, and essayist Rabbi Shapiro was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts and then went on to earn graduate degrees from McMaster University and Hebrew Union College before ultimately earning his doctorate from Union Graduate School. In 1981 Rami Shapiro was ordained a rabbi. Prior to his official ordination, he served as a rabbi at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Following his ordination, he became the founding rabbi at Temple Beth Or, in Miami, Florida. He served for ten years as Adjunct Professor of Religion at Middle Tennessee State University. He also serves as senior rabbi at Metivta in Los Angeles, California, which is a Jewish center for contemplation. In addition to the religious and doctrinal aspects of his work,

Rabbi Shapiro is very interested in storytelling and the ways in which story can be used to communicate and to better understand one's faith. He is particularly intent on making connections between scripture and everyday life. His innovative use of story, poetry, and religious writings has led to his reputation as one of the most creative individuals currently working in the American Jewish community, and prayers he has written are used in services in many temples across the country.

Books:

The Tao of Solomon: Unlocking the Perennial Wisdom of Ecclesiastes, (2018)

Surrendered: Shattering the Illusion of Control and Falling Grace with Twelve-Step Spirituality, (2019)

The Gospel of Sophia, (forthcoming)

Website: https://rabbirami.com

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