Author

  • Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas

    Tova Leibovic-Douglas (she/her) is a Rabbi, spiritual counselor, educator, speaker, co-podcaster of Not Your Jewish Mother and consultant based in Los Angeles. She has created, developed and implemented programs for many communities, including: Community Mikveh at American Jewish University, Beit T'shuvah, Ikar, Miller Introduction to Judaism Program, NuRoots, Sinai Temple and Camp Ramah. Tova believes that each of us is a unique holy soul and is determined to build a world where everyone knows this truth and feels a sense of belonging. Most recently her company, Unique Holy Souls has developed virtual spiritual care Jewish content and circles. She received her BA in Jewish Gender Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a BA in Art History from Columbia University. Tova is also an Education Specialist and worked as a resource specialist before attending Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, where she earned her MA and ordination in 2018. Tova and her husband, Austin, are parents of Eve Meora and Nora Zahava, who teach them the art of living in the moment. She is a proud work-in-progress.

10 Reasons Shavuot Might Be Your New Favorite Holiday

10 Reasons Shavuot Might Be Your New Favorite Holiday

Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas offers us 10 great reasons why Shavuot might be your new favorite Jewish holiday.