Join us for Shabbat Renewal as we welcome Rabbinic Candidate Rabbi David Mendelson during his weekend visit to Beth Yeshurun.

Rabbi David Mendelson

Upcoming Visit: Friday, February 21^st - Sunday, February 23^rd

Rabbi David Mendelson, a 2023 graduate of The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, was honored with the Yechiel Goldhaar Memorial Prize for Excellence in Hebrew Literature (2019) and the Henry Fisher Award for Outstanding Achievement in Jewish Studies (2021, 2023). He currently serves as a rabbi at Hamakom, where he leads dynamic educational programs, engages the community, and provides pastoral care. David has also expanded social action initiatives, mobilizing the community around justice, service, and tikkun olam. As an educator, David teaches adult learning courses in Jewish history and Talmud, making traditional texts accessible. He has revitalized young adult programming through Chai-Sababa, organizing social and educational events for Jews in their 20s and 30s. Additionally, he has developed creative Jewish holiday experiences that blend traditional prayer with workshops and study sessions. David also works closely with families, guiding them through life cycle events and creating personalized rituals that honor Jewish tradition and individual journeys. Before joining Hamakom, David served as a rabbinic intern at Temple Aliyah and taught at Congregation Tikvat Jacob and Ikar. Originally from Roswell, GA, he discovered his passion for Jewish education through a Birthright trip and went on to teach at Temple Kol Emeth and Congregation B’nai Torah, as well as working on the education staff at Camp Ramah Darom. David holds a B.A. in U.S. History from Kennesaw State University. In his free time, he enjoys watching films and listening to his vinyl record collection.

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