Jenna Shaw
Associate Rabbi
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Direct line: 202.266.4866 | Email
I believe Judaism is at its most powerful when it helps us navigate the real stuff of life—joy and heartbreak, big questions, identity, and justice. My work as a rabbi is rooted in relationships, and I feel deeply honored to accompany people through life’s meaningful, messy, and transformative moments. I see being a rabbi as a way of building community that’s grounded in care, curiosity, hope, and connection.
Before coming to Sixth & I, I served as the Associate Director of Israel Campaigns and Education at T’ruah, The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, where I organized rabbis and cantors to use their moral voices around Israel/Palestine. I’ve had the honor of serving at Jewish organizations across the country and DC including Adas Israel and Hill Havurah. I was ordained in 2023 by Hebrew College in Newton, MA. Originally from Chicago, I first fell in love with activism and Judaism as a teenager and love to spend my time dreaming about the world we all deserve to live in! Outside of work, you can find me biking around DC, testing out new vegan recipes, and cheering (sometimes heartbreakingly) for the Chicago Cubs.
Whether you’re feeling connected or questioning everything, I’m here to meet you where you are. I’m particularly passionate about working with people who are new to Jewish spaces, who care deeply about justice, and who are searching for something real.
If you’re in your 20s or 30s in the DC area and want to connect, sign up for office hours—I’d love to meet you.