Endorsements

A rare teacher whose command of the subject and understanding of the student enables a profound ability to reach in and touch deeply those she teaches. Rabbi Zaiman is a special, gifted and inspiring educator. It is well worth walking the extra mile to study and learn with her.

Rabbi Zaiman engages hearts and minds. She has the extraordinary ability to share knowledge with enthusiasm, and make ancient teachings relevant to people’s lives. She does this all with humor, creativity, and grace.

We were privileged to have Elana as our scholar-in-residence. She embodies the rare combination of scholarly acumen and heartfelt humanity. During the weekend we shared precious memories and deep values. The spirit of holiness was felt among us.

Rabbi Zaiman choreographs an interactive process that enables people from divergent religious perspectives to travel where they once feared to tread and to return from the odyssey with renewed hope in an enduring future.

Rabbi Zaiman’s sermon on ethical wills was inspirational, sensitive, outstanding! She encourages us to assess, reassess, and deepen our ethical values. A must for young adults as they contemplate getting married and having children.

Rabbi Zaiman's humanity, scholarship, and down-to-earth-ness make her feel like she is speaking directly to you. The immediacy of her presence is augmented by the depth of her intellect.

Rabbi Zaiman is high energy and passionate in front of groups, and yet so present and compassionate one-on-one: a naturally gifted teacher with real wisdom to share, an ability to connect with people of all ages, and a genuine love of our traditions, values, and texts. She is both inspired and inspiring.

Rabbi Zaiman is a caring and compassionate chaplain, and a thoughtful teacher. She possesses the rare quality that enables her to be present to people of all faiths and religious backgrounds.

Rabbi Zaiman challenges students to grow, to learn, and to rethink what they thought they knew.

Bright, engaging, warm and funny. A master teacher. A skilled preacher. In the synagogue, in the classroom, and in conversation, Elana brings Judaism to life.

Rabbi Zaiman is a gifted teacher. She manages to balance her warm inviting personality with deep, meaningful, authentic study. The joy she brings to teaching is palpable.