About Rabbi Sharon Steinberg
Philosophy & Approach
My work is rooted in Jewish tradition while remaining welcoming and inclusive to people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences.
My Story
What has stayed with me throughout every chapter of my life is the importance of human connection. More than any title or accomplishment, it is the relationships I have built and the people I have served that have given this work its deepest meaning.
Background
My professional journey has woven together Jewish leadership with music, and education. Before entering the rabbinate, I enjoyed careers as an opera singer and college voice professor; and later, I served for nearly twenty years as a cantor in the D.C. Metropolitan area. Following my rabbinic ordination in 2013, I became the Rabbi and Cantor of a small congregation in Boca Raton while also practicing as an independent clergy person.
Credentials
- Rabbinic Ordination – The Rabbinical Academy, Mesifta Adath Wolkowisk, Inc.
- Cantorial Certification/Ordination – Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music
- Master of Music – Indiana University
- Bachelor of Music – Ithaca College
- Graduate Coursework in Pastoral Counseling – Loyola College
- Fairfax County Community Chaplain
- Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and Former Facilitator Trainer
- Professional Coaching Training – Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Why Independent Clergy Work Matters to Me
Independent work allows me to meet people where they are and help them engage with Jewish life in ways that feel meaningful, authentic, and accessible. For me, this work is about lowering barriers and opening doors.
