Rabbi Dr Lisa Vendeland

“Dr-Rav” Lisa is a practicing OB GYN who received her Rabbinical Smicha in January of 2022 from the ALEPH AOP program. She holds Masters degrees in both Jewish Studies and Education from Gratz College. She is married with a teen daughter and a sweet black lab named Raury. She is currently  a facilitator  in  the Chai Mitzvah program.

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