Drew Kaplan

Rabbi Drew Kaplan loves discussing close reads of texts, as well as writing about many topics, including at Matters of Interest. A 2009 graduate of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, he taught, counseled, and mentored college students and young adults as the Rabbi for SoCal Jewish Student Services for over six and a half years. Married for over nine years, he loves being a father to four children.


Articles by Drew Kaplan

Confronting the Awkwardness of Separating During Niddah

The most recent episode of “The Joy of Text” podcast featured a discussion on the time period when couples are ...

Praying in the Fields

For Isaac, praying in nature was a crucial element of worshipping the Divine.