Jewtina y Co.'s Rabbinic Council aims to create a meaningful platform for Latin-Jewish community members to connect with clergy who share their unique multicultural heritage. Comprised of Latin-Jewish rabbis, the Council offers a diverse range of experiences to support individuals in their journey of Jewish learning, spiritual growth, and exploration of their identity. Additionally, the Council hopes to inspire community members to consider and pursue Rabbinic leadership, fostering the next generation of Latin-Jewish leaders.
Rabbi April Villarreal (she/they) is a Senior Coach and Content & Program Associate with Pedagogy of Partnership. She has worked in Jewish education for thirteen years as a classroom teacher and administrator in Jewish day schools during which they were awarded the Covenant Foundation’s Pomegranate Prize for emerging Jewish educators. She
Rabbi April Villarreal (she/they) is a Senior Coach and Content & Program Associate with Pedagogy of Partnership. She has worked in Jewish education for thirteen years as a classroom teacher and administrator in Jewish day schools during which they were awarded the Covenant Foundation’s Pomegranate Prize for emerging Jewish educators. She has also worked as an Education Consultant for various Jewish education organizations throughout North America. At the center of all of her work is the belief in Judaism’s ability to help people discover and nourish their best selves. April has studied in multiple batei midrash and completed a full course of rabbinic study under Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo. A graduate of UCLA in the Study of Religion, she also holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching from the American Jewish University.
Rabbi Juán Mejía (he/him) was born in Bogotá, Colombia, to a Catholic family. Discovering the Jewish roots of his family and falling in love with Judaism led Juán to convert, and later to pursue the rabbinate.
He was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2009. For the past 15 years, Rabbi Juán has been working with communities i
Rabbi Juán Mejía (he/him) was born in Bogotá, Colombia, to a Catholic family. Discovering the Jewish roots of his family and falling in love with Judaism led Juán to convert, and later to pursue the rabbinate.
He was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2009. For the past 15 years, Rabbi Juán has been working with communities in Latin America and creating Torah resources in Spanish both in print and online. He is passionate about working with people who are interested in learning about Judaism. He lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, Rabbi Abby Jacobson, and their three Jewtino children.
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Hanukkah invites us to consider creating light in darkness and courage in the face of adversity. Join Rabbi April to explore how these qual...
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Hanukkah invites us to consider creating light in darkness and courage in the face of adversity. Join Rabbi April to explore how these qual...
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A Celebration of Oil: Where Latin and Jewish oily recipes meet. Join Rabbi Juan in the kitchen as we cook some old and new Hanukkah favorite...
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The Lean Months: Exploring Jewish winter holidays and their patterns of fasting and feasting. Join Rabbi Juan in a deep dive of our calenda...
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As we begin to shed the winter season and plant our seeds for the coming harvest, we turn to our traditions for wisdom on release and renewa...
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