Rav Naomi Gurt Lind (she/her) is delighted to serve as the spiritual leader of Temple Ahavat Achim. She is in her final year of rabbinical study at Hebrew College in Boston (ordination expected May 2025). In addition to her rabbinic work and her studies, Rav Naomi serves as editor (and occasional writer) for the College’s 70 Faces of Torah blog.
Rav Naomi has served congregations across the denominational landscape in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Michigan. She is a gifted educator, whose courses through Open Circle Jewish Learning at Hebrew College, Brookline Community Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, and Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore have gained a devoted following. In recent years, Rav Naomi has taken her classroom outdoors and all over town with Pop-up Mishnah Study. Also a performer, Rav Naomi sang for thirteen seasons with the Zamir Chorale of Boston and has participated in several local Sermon Slams.
In her free time, Rav Naomi reads, writes divrei Torah on her blog Jewish Themes, solves crossword puzzles (in pencil!), and bakes a legendary challah. She and her husband Bill are the parents of two sons, Akiva and Gideon.
Rav Naomi is committed to meet the needs of the Jewish community of Cape Ann through soulful and musical prayer; reflective teaching and learning; and gentle pastoral presence. Please feel free to get in touch, or join us for services, classes, and communal events. Click here to subscribe to her Rosh Hodesh newsletter.