Consulting
Judaism as we know it is changing and growing. Active members of the Jewish community are demonstrating an increasing desire to participate in alternative prayer services, deepen their personal connection to God, and strengthen their understanding of Jewish prayer. As a consulting rabbi, Heather works with synagogues and organizations nationwide to develop specialized programming that promotes spiritual growth and a meaningful relationship to the divine.
During her tenure at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago, Rabbi Altman created and implemented Netivot/Pathways: A Jewish Center for Growth and Healing. Using Netivot as a model, she designs community programming that explores wellness, wisdom, and healing and is targeted to the needs of individual organizations. Synagogue 3000, Synaplex, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality are educating Jewish professionals about the possibility of transformation; Rabbi Heather is working with their graduates and with Jews out there everywhere who seek authentic and meaningful Jewish spiritual practice.
Clients
Experienced in working with congregations and Jewish organizations, Heather has created holistic community programming for synagogues, college campuses, community organizations and schools including:
| Elat Chayyim Jewish Retreat Center |
Jewish Federation of Chicago |
| Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) |
Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Program |
| Hillels of Illinois |
UIC Hillel |
| University of Chicago Hillel |
Dickinson College Jewish Studies/Life |
| University of Florida Hillel |
Koach |
| USY CHUSYfest regional conventions |
USY International Convention |
| SPARK |
BBYO |
| Women’s League/Sisterhood |
Rosh Hodesh groups |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue |
Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El |
Makom Shalom |
| Chicagoland Jewish High School |
The Ruby Room – a spa for the spirit |
12 Step Torah
Founded for Jews in 12 Step programs for recovery, 12 Step Torah meets twice a month in Chicago. A new meeting recently started in Buffalo Grove.
Recognized for skillful teaching, inspirational speaking, and embodied wisdom, Rabbi Heather Altman creates a powerful experience for your community. Explore one topic in a workshop, Shabbat series or retreat, or learn about her community consulting services and bringing Netivot/Pathways: A Jewish Center for Growth and Healing to your community.
