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

When We Lose Control

Chukat: A resource for families

When Your Child Rebels

Korach: A resource for parents.

Self-Confidence Makes Courage Possible

Sh'lach: A resource for families.

Leadership: Bringing Out the Best in Others

Beha'alotcha: A resource for families.

Children and Jealousy

Nasso: A resource for families.

Kids and Boredom

Bamidbar: A resource for families.

Words Can Hurt

Behar: A resource for families.

Writing Women Into the Torah

It is time to do no less than to dress the Torah in the language of women.

Managing Our Anger

Emor: A resource for families.

Creating Your World Through Language

Tazria: A resource for parents.