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 Jun 1, 2023 The priests are gone, but their special prayer still fills me with awe Apr 14, 2023 When to go for it — and when to look before we leap Feb 24, 2023 Giving to those in need can be hard. Mussar can help Jan 6, 2023 Sometimes, an inflated capital-T Truth is needed to deflate disharmony Nov 18, 2022 What did Isaac see at the ‘Well of Vision’? 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 Next Page