Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon is rabbi of Congregation Ner Tamid in the Sunset District of San Francisco, her hometown. She is a graduate of the Academy for Jewish Religion California and a member of Rabbis Without Borders. She can be reached at [email protected]. Recent Stories Sep 30, 2022 ‘Be strong and have courage!’ Torah’s rallying cry still echoes Aug 12, 2022 In this week’s Torah portion, a command to love Jun 24, 2022 How a lesser-known Torah character helped fulfill his people’s destiny May 6, 2022 Why we tear an item of clothing at a Jewish funeral Mar 18, 2022 In this week’s Torah portion, a lesson on treasuring rubbish Jan 27, 2022 In a time of crisis, set aside resentments Dec 10, 2021 Try some forgiveness — ‘a grace too powerful to name’ Oct 22, 2021 How do we offer hospitality in this day and age? Sep 3, 2021 Look for the holy spark within and greet the new year with hope Jul 16, 2021 How this week’s cries of woe lead us to greater insight May 27, 2021 What to make of those two ‘flying nuns’ in the Torah Apr 9, 2021 In a crisis, we can only control how we choose to respond Feb 19, 2021 The power and the mystery of the cherubim, explained Dec 31, 2020 Let’s head into the new year in a new frame of mind Nov 13, 2020 What the servant ‘said’ was huge Sep 25, 2020 This Shabbat, ‘give ear’ to the calls of the prophets Aug 7, 2020 An exhortation to breathe deep and take a leap of faith Jun 18, 2020 Back then I did not, but today I stand up against prejudice and fear May 1, 2020 Honor our elders, especially in these excruciating times Mar 13, 2020 The thorny issue of Moses’ radiant face Next Page