Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses

Dianne Cohler-Esses is the first Syrian Jewish woman to be ordained as a rabbi. She was ordained in 1995 at the Jewish Theological Seminary. She is currently a freelance educator and writer, teaching and writing about a wide range of Jewish subjects. She lives in New York City with her journalist husband and their three children.


Articles by Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses

Fun vs. Principles

Mishpatim: A resource for families.

Humility—Finding the Correct Balance

Yitro: A resource for families.

The Faith To Go Forward

Beshalach: A resource for families.

A Stubborn Heart

Bo: A resource for families.

Minding Your Own Business Vs. Intervening

Shemot: A resource for families.

Each Family Has a Mission in the World

Vayechi: A resource for families.

Not Embarrassing Others

Vayigash: A resource for families.

Growing Through Forgiveness

Miketz: A resource for families.

How to Wrestle With Inner Struggles

Vayishlah: A resource for families