Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener is a Jewish Renewal Rabbi and the spiritual leader of Congregation P'nai Or of Central Connecticut and was the founding director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network. For three decades as a teacher, rabbi and community organizer, Andrea has practiced the art of bringing a spiritual perspective to problem solving. She has practical skills in communication and dialogue, environmental activism and personal growth. Theatre and musical concerts, educational forums, profound community building, writing and lobbying are among the tools that she has brought to bear in these fields. Andrea's current research is in the field of community building and sustainable food systems, both ancient and modern.
Andrea was ordained as a rabbi and spiritual guide in 1999 by ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal. She has undergraduate degrees in Hebrew Literature and Secondary Education from the University of Minnesota. Andrea is a graduate of the Kol Zimrah Chant Leadership training and is a certified facilitator in Compassionate Listening. She is a frequent speaker and facilitator at retreats around the country.
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