Bringing a deep sense of wonder, gratitude and positivity, Rabbi JudiAhavah DelBourgo inspires Jews of all backgrounds to deepen their experience of the holiness present in our everyday lives. She enjoys helping people personalize prayer and open their minds and hearts. With influence from Reconstructionist and Renewal Judaism, she is at home with the music, mission and feel of "Makom." JudiAhavah inspires Jews of all ages to personalize our rich tradition and apply its wisdom to the seemingly mundane and find meaning in life. Rabbi JudiAhavah involves interfaith families and people from all backgrounds. She creates an open atmosphere where all feel welcome. She makes Jewish teachings, spirituality and traditions accessible to everyone. Rabbi JudiAhavah majored in vocal music at the LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and General Science from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a Master’s Degree in Leadership in Math Education from Bank Street College of Education in Manhattan. She enjoyed years teaching Fourth Graders, helping young people discover and treasure their own personal intelligence, build self esteem and participate in a healthy respectful community. Ordained at Ziegler Rabbinical School at the American Jewish University here in L.A., Rabbi JudiAhavah taps into what our timelss tradition has to offer a seeker and now enjoys sharing that depth with others. As singing Spiritual Leader & Rabbi of Har Zion Congregation in Scottsdale, AZ and Surf City Synagogue in Huntington Beach, Rabbi JudiAhavah has been blessed to share in the sacredness of life. She provides presence and comfort for people and families through hospice care, drawing on spiritual wisdom from many sources. Having counseled all ages, people have told her they find her warm, compassionate and authentic. With a meditation practice of her own (as well as yoga when she can), Rabbi JudiAhavah is delighted to lead Makom Ohr Shalom and augment our musical, meditative and inspiring services.