Rabba Mor Shimoni
Director of Family Education,
The Kitchen SF

Rabba Mor Shimonie is a passionate Jewish community leader, educator, and entrepreneur committed to creating vibrant, inclusive and profound Jewish spaces. Born and raised in Israel, Mor recently moved to San Francisco in partnership with the Jewish Agency, where she now serves as the Director of Family Education at The Kitchen SF. With a deep commitment to making Jewish life accessible and meaningful, Mor has spent over a decade shaping communities and initiatives that bridge Jewish tradition with contemporary culture.

From 2015 to 2024, Mor led Bina's Secular Yeshiva, an innovative learning center dedicated to reimagining Jewish life for a modern Israel. She also founded Beit Bina, a welcoming Jewish center for travelers in India, and established the Bina Community in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, where she served as the spiritual and educational leader. Her work also included developing Jewish learning and community engagement at Neve Schechter, a vibrant hub for Jewish arts and culture, as well as founding the Coalition for Israeli-Judaism in partnership with the Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality, which aims to cultivate a more inclusive, accessible Judaism in Israel.

Mor received her rabbinic ordination from the Shalom Hartman Institute in 2024, She was a Honey Foundation Fellow for community spiritual leadership in Israel, and a graduate of the Mandel Leadership Institute, holds a bachelor’s degree in Jewish Philosophy and Bible, and a teaching diploma from Tel Aviv University. Mor is dedicated to fostering Jewish communities where individuals and families feel connected, inspired, and meaningful.