Ron Isaacs is the Rabbi of historic Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood, where he has served since 2015. A native of Toronto, Canada, he is the Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Sholom in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where he served for 40 years. Ordained in 1974, he is known as the “teaching rabbi”, using his creative talents in the Temple’s Religious School, Hebrew High School and award-winning adult education program. Over the years his congregation garnered more than 30 Solomon Schechter awards of excellence.
Ron continues to use his musical talents to perform at JCCs, nursing homes, creative healing services, music therapy and worship services. He has published more than 145 books for adults and children. He has taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary’s Rabbinical School, Drew University’s School of Theology, and has served as scholar in residence and lecturer throughout the country.
He is happily married to Leora Weinstein Isaacs, and they are the proud parents of Keren (and Aryeh) and Zachary (and Courtney) and adoring grandparents of Mimi, Caleb, Evie and Jacob.
He can be reached at www.rabbiron.com and one can follow his blog at https://thoughtsfromrabbiron.wordpress/
Rabbi Ron's children's book, The Chemodan: A Hanukkah Story Book For Kids, is scheduled for release November 2024. The Chemodan is a humorous tale about niggun. Niggunim are wordless songs that are part of Hasidic Jewish tradition and sung to elevate the soul to God. They are meant to be mystical prayers and sacred practices that can help deepen the soul and spirit. This particular tale is based on a story Ron heard in 1967 at summer camp and has shared throughout the years .
