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 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 Jan 10, 2020 A name that exhorts us not to forget, not to disengage Nov 21, 2019 The deep meaning of the Torah’s first great love story Sep 27, 2019 ‘From woodchopper to water carrier’ — all are welcome before God Aug 1, 2019 Shelter from the storm: Sanctuary cities then and now Jun 6, 2019 Count us in: Jews must stand up with pride Apr 11, 2019 Women must be free from stigma. Period. Feb 14, 2019 What we can learn from the Temple’s ‘eternal incense’ Dec 20, 2018 Hoping through the tears as a new year dawns Next Page