Rabbi Julie Schwarzwald
Fiterman B' Mitzvah Program & Ritual Director
jschwarzwald@bethelsynagogue.org
952.873.7316
Rabbi Julie Schwarzwald is dedicated to the idea that Jewish education and experiences should be fully accessible to all, since we are each created b’tzelem Elohim, in the image of God. Having grown up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Rabbi Julie has a BA from Wesleyan University in Education Policy Studies and an MA from Teachers College, Columbia University in Computing in Education. After years of teaching in public, private, and day schools, Rabbi Julie received rabbinic ordination in 2019.
Prior to joining the professional staff at Beth El, Rabbi Julie worked as a day school teacher and as a synagogue education director in several Conservative congregations in New Jersey. She has served on the national boards of the Jewish Educators Assembly, NewCAJE, and JSurge.org.
Rabbi Julie has two grown sons living elsewhere and a cat living with her here. She is excited to experience all the Twin Cities have to offer while getting to know the Beth El community.