Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg (he/him) prides himself as being a social justice activist, a dynamic teacher and a community builder. He serves Temple Israel of Ottawa. His previous pulpits included Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto and Temple Sholom of Vancouver. Rabbi Mikelberg also serves as the chair of the Reform Rabbis of Canada. Growing up, he was active in NFTY Northwest and URJ Camp Swig-Newman.

an image of a group of people at a Pride Shabbat at Temple Israel of Ottawa

LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Standing for Inclusion and Love

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

August 31, 2023

"What if people protest the program and disrupt Shabbat?" I admit, I heard a loud voice in my head repeating this question as our Pride Shabbat festivities approached last June.

Reform Congregations: Vibrant and Strong All Over the World

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

September 29, 2016

Wherever you go there's always someone Jewish
You're never alone when you say you're a Jew
So when you're not home
And you're somewhere kind of “newish"
The odds are – don't look far--
'Cause they're Jewish, too.

Gearing up for the High Holidays, I