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Rabbi Ariana Capptauber most recently served as rabbi of Congregation Eitz Chaim, in Monroe, NY, and as a rabbinic intern at Temple Israel Center, in White Plains. In May 2020 she received ordination and a Master’s degree in Midrash from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Rabbi Capptauber also holds a B.A. in English Literature and Peace and Justice Studies from Tufts University in Boston. A native of the D.C. metropolitan area, Rabbi Capptauber grew up in Potomac, MD and attended the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day school and B’nai Tzedek congregation, where she was a regular Torah reader. Storytelling is one of Rabbi Capptauber’s great passions. She reads everything from contemporary fiction to ancient rabbinics, and writes some of her own stories which she incorporates into her sermons and teaching. As a rabbi, she treasures the privilege of sharing in people’s personal stories in moments of loss, joy, and everything in between. Another great passion of Rabbi Capptauber’s is pursuing justice. The granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, Rabbi Capptauber’s interest in justice grew through her participation in Operation Understanding, DC, in which Jewish and African American students learn about allyship in the Civil Rights movement, and her studies at Tufts. After college Rabbi Capptauber worked in nonprofit organizations in New York and Israel, and in rabbinical school worked as a chaplain on Rikers Island, New York City’s jail. Rabbi Capptauber’s passion for stories and justice translate into a deep love for Jewish tradition. She leads musical services and creative holiday celebrations to inspire and grow that love in others. Rabbi Capptauber shares her home with her husband Baruch. In her free time Rabbi Capptauber loves hiking and exploring nature, writing stories, and trying new foods. She has traveled to 23 countries around the world and counting! Rabbi Ariana Capptauber rabbiac@bethelhbg.org |
