Experience

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Jewish Journeys and Engagement

  • Nov 2021 - 2 years 2 months

  Greater Washington, DC



The Tasman Center for Jewish Creativity

• Founder/Rabbi

  • Aug 2018 - 5 years 5 months

  Washington D.C. Metro Area The Tasman Center for Jewish Creativity offers: - in-person and online opportunities for those seeking meaningful, accessible, and personalized Jewish learning - community classes & gatherings - spiritual coaching and rabbinic support - life cycle officiation and ritual creation for life transitions Programs and events incorporate various modalities of expression and engagement with Jewish practice and creative expression, including writing, visual art, mixed-media art… Show more The Tasman Center for Jewish Creativity offers: - in-person and online opportunities for those seeking meaningful, accessible, and personalized Jewish learning - community classes & gatherings - spiritual coaching and rabbinic support - life cycle officiation and ritual creation for life transitions Programs and events incorporate various modalities of expression and engagement with Jewish practice and creative expression, including writing, visual art, mixed-media art, meditation, yoga, poetry, rabbinic and modern texts and participant offerings. Show less



Rabbi Sarah Tasman

• Presenter and Workshop Leader in Jewish Spirituality and Creativity

  • 2012 - 11 years

  Various Locations I teach workshops, events and lead retreats for adults incorporating Jewish spirituality and practice, meditation and yoga, the arts, and embodied ritual. I teach at yoga studios, synagogues, camps, art centers, women's wellness groups, and private classes. Contact me if you're interested in having me design a program around your needs. Please visit www.tasmancenter.org for list of recent events and upcoming opportunities!

• Lifecycle Officiant

  • 2008 - 15 years

  Various Locations Meaningful, creative, inclusive and accessible Jewish life cycle rituals. Please visit www.tasmancenter.org for more information!



Gratz NEXT: Online Professional Learning for Jewish Educators

• Educator

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  National Designed and taught a 4 week course for Jewish Educators entitled "Integrating Jewish Mindfulness into Your Classroom" in which participants were able to learn a variety of Jewish mindful techniques and how to incorporate them into their educational settings.



The New Synagogue Project

• High Holiday Family Services

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Led fun, creative, interactive High Holiday Family Services in 2018 & 2019 for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur for an exciting new start up congregation in the Washington, DC area.



Adas Israel Congregation

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jewish Mindfulness Educator and Adas Israel Community Mikvah Faculty

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2019

  Washington, DC - Faculty for Continuing Education for Mikvah Guides - Program development and support for WellBodies: A Course in Embodied Judaism program - Educator for Bodies of Water mikvah, mindful eating and yoga program - Mindful Yoga Teacher, Jewish Mindfulness Center of Washington, Adas Israel Congregation - Preparing for the Days of Awe Facilitator, Adas Israel Community Mikveh - Jewish Mindfulness teacher for Ma'alot Hebrew High School Program, Adas Israel Congregation



At The Well Project

• Rabbinic Advisor

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  At The Well project is a national women’s spirituality and wellness initiative rooted in Judaism with Well Circles all over the country. Visit https://www.atthewellproject.com/ to learn more. • Content contributor and editor for monthly Rosh Chodesh and women’s spirituality curricula • Outreach and engagement for 20s/30s interested in joining or launching a Well Circle & provide rabbinic support and leadership development to Well Circle facilitators and educators • Managed DC area… Show more At The Well project is a national women’s spirituality and wellness initiative rooted in Judaism with Well Circles all over the country. Visit https://www.atthewellproject.com/ to learn more. • Content contributor and editor for monthly Rosh Chodesh and women’s spirituality curricula • Outreach and engagement for 20s/30s interested in joining or launching a Well Circle & provide rabbinic support and leadership development to Well Circle facilitators and educators • Managed DC area retreat in 2016 and 2017 at Am Kollel Sanctuary Retreat Show less



18Doors

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• InterfaithFamily/DC Director

  • Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

  Washington, DC InterfaithFamily is the premier resource supporting interfaith couples exploring Jewish life and inclusive Jewish communities, headquartered in Newton, MA with offices in 7 other cities across the country. IFF/DC is funded locally by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. -Launched InterfaithFamily/DC local office and operations in July 2015 - Manage all local operations, communications, and events in Greater Washington (DC, MD, VA) - Manage InterfaithFamily/DC Committee… Show more InterfaithFamily is the premier resource supporting interfaith couples exploring Jewish life and inclusive Jewish communities, headquartered in Newton, MA with offices in 7 other cities across the country. IFF/DC is funded locally by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. -Launched InterfaithFamily/DC local office and operations in July 2015 - Manage all local operations, communications, and events in Greater Washington (DC, MD, VA) - Manage InterfaithFamily/DC Committee in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington -Provide rabbinic and pastoral support, outreach, and consultations to interfaith couples and families through couples workshops and one-on-one consultations. - Provide professional development and trainings to area Jewish professionals and organizations -Facilitate Jewish learning and community building programs in collaboration with partners such as Jewish Food Experience, PJ Library, At The Well project (atthewellproject.com), Jewish Mindfulness Center of Washington, Adas Israel Community Mikvah, and Edlavitch JCC of Washington, DC, Honeymoon Israel, and Sixth and I Historic Synagogue - Rabbi Educator of Honeymoon Israel DC March 2016 Trip Show less



Sixth and I Historic Synagogue

• Guest Rabbi / Program Facilitator

  • Sep 2014 - 2016

  Washington, DC High Holidays Guest Rabbi, Leading Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Alternative Experience: meditation, yoga and text study, Sixth and I Historic Synagogue Hannukah Program Facilitator, Chag HaBanot Festival of the Daughters for Not Your Bubbe's Sisterhood Life Cycle officiant



Maryland Hillel

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Jewish Educator

  • 2014 - 2015

  College Park, MD - Advise and mentor Reform Student Chavurah and support Jewish pluralism initiatives - Teach creative Jewish educational programming - Outreach and engagement to unaffiliated Jewish students on campus 4 Worlds Tu B'Shevat Seder featured in the Mitzpeh Student Newspaper Women's Religious Leadership panel featured in the Diamondback Student Newspaper



Mikveh Guide at Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mikveh Guide, Community Educator and Consultant

  • 2007 - Jul 2014

  Newton, MA From facilitating life cycle immersions, teaching classes, creating a mother-daughter bat mitzvah program to conference planning, and major event support, I have worked in all aspects of this amazing organization. Mayyim Hayyim is committed to education, accessibility on all levels, and openness to the entire Jewish community. I was a co-creator of the "Beneath the Surface" program for pre-bat mitzvah girls and their mothers and am recently co-created a new curriculum for a follow up… Show more From facilitating life cycle immersions, teaching classes, creating a mother-daughter bat mitzvah program to conference planning, and major event support, I have worked in all aspects of this amazing organization. Mayyim Hayyim is committed to education, accessibility on all levels, and openness to the entire Jewish community. I was a co-creator of the "Beneath the Surface" program for pre-bat mitzvah girls and their mothers and am recently co-created a new curriculum for a follow up program called "Bridging the Gap" for mothers and daughters who are now in 8th/9th grade. For more information, visit mayyimhayyim.org Show less



New Haven Rosh Chodesh

• Founder / Director and Spiritual Leader

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  New Haven, CT New Haven Rosh Chodesh is an intentional spiritual learning community of Jewish graduate students and young professionals in the greater New Haven area started by Rabbi Sarah Tasman. We gather for shabbat, holidys and Rosh Chodesh which is the new moon or start of the new month. Each program offers a chance for personal, creative, spiritual practice and learning. Members take turns hosting in their homes in our neighborhood. New Haven Rosh Chodesh is a recipient of a $2000 Women of Vision Grant… Show more New Haven Rosh Chodesh is an intentional spiritual learning community of Jewish graduate students and young professionals in the greater New Haven area started by Rabbi Sarah Tasman. We gather for shabbat, holidys and Rosh Chodesh which is the new moon or start of the new month. Each program offers a chance for personal, creative, spiritual practice and learning. Members take turns hosting in their homes in our neighborhood. New Haven Rosh Chodesh is a recipient of a $2000 Women of Vision Grant from the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven. Recipient of Shusterman Foundation Philanthropic Network #MakeItHappen Grant for HavdalahYoga series held in spring 2014 in New Haven,CT For more information, events, photos, and blog visit newhavenroshchodesh.org As founder/director and spiritual leader, I do the following: - Educational visioning - Oversee logistical planning and preparation of events, facilitating and teaching at monthly gatherings, and outreach/publicity, and evaluation - Utilize Community organizing skills to connect with current participants, engage potential members from within the target group, and networking with community partners to raise support for the group. - Coordinate all social marketing through the website and Facebook page, a monthly e-newsletter, and monthly blog posting. - Mentor individuals to facilitate monthly gatherings in order to encourage lay participation and leadership. - Cultivate volunteers to help with events, outreach and publicity - Needs assessment and Program evaluation Show less



Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale

• Reform High Holidays Rabbi at Yale (Guest Rabbi)

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

  Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut As rabbi for the High Holiday at Yale in 2012 and 2013, I led all Reform Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, gave sermons, organized the logistics and parts, and mentored students in taking on leadership roles in the leading and planning of services. To read my high holiday sermons, please visit the blog on rabbisarahtasman.com



ImmerseNYC

• Mikveh Guide Training Director / Community Mikveh Consultant (Free-lance)

  • Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

  New York, New York - Skillfully tailored the curriculum for and directed the Volunteer Mikveh Guide Training for ImmerseNYC's diverse cohort of 28 mikveh guides - Built community partnerships with a variety group of Jewish organizations and professionals to participate in and support the Mikveh Guide Training - Served as a resources/guide for personalized immersion experiences for lifecycle and healing - Provided organizational support for strategic planning and visioning



Young Families Havurah at Congregation Bnai Israel

• Interim Rabbi

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Bridgeport, CT - Led warm, welcoming, and family friendly Shabbat Services and programs for the Young Families Havurah - Coordinated outreach efforts to new families looking for Jewish community and Jewish learning resources - Cultivated lay leadership and parent participation in leading services and programming - Managed all marketing including e-newsletter, blog, and social media - Planned parent and family educational holiday events - Provide spiritual guidance and educational resources



Temple Shir Tikvah

• Student Rabbi

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Winchester, MA I led shabbat services and holiday programs, taught Hebrew High School and Family education classes. I also created courses in prayer, creative Torah study, Torah Yoga, Arts and Spirituality, and Jewish Identity. I mentored high school youth group leaders and built relationships within the community.



Congregation Or HaTzafon

• Rabbi

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Fairbanks, Alaska As summer student Rabbi at Or HaTzafon I was the spiritual leader of the congregation. I lead and coordinated all shabbat services, bnai mitzvahs, Torah study, and educational classes throughout the summer. I provided pastoral care to the community, outreach and engagement to new members, and worked with the synagogue board.



Sibley Memorial Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Chaplain

  • 2009 - 2009

  Washington, DC - Completed one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (400 clinical hours) and provided pastoral care services for units including Orthopedic Surgery, Rehabilitation, and The Sullivan Center for Breast Health - Guest lecturer on Judaism and Pastoral Care during 2010 Clinical Pastoral Education summer unit



Bima and Genesis at Brandeis University

• Community Educator

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

  Waltham, MA I served as community educator for two pluralist summer high school programs at Brandeis University in the summers of 2007 and 2008. I worked collaboratively with a team of educators and help student create and build their own community of diverse Jewish high schoolers from around the country and the globe. I taught Jewish educational classes involving spirituality and creative expression.



Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Steinhardt Senior Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellow

  • Aug 2004 - Jun 2006

  Cambridge, MA I oversaw all engagement and outreach initiatives for the MIT Jewish community. I mentored student leaders and taught creative Jewish education programs. Advisor to Reform Chavurah and other MIT Hillel student groups.