Rabbi Lara Tessler

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Rabbi Lara Tessler was ordained at the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion on the NYC campus in May of 2024. She grew up in Wellington, FL and was an active member of Temple Beth Torah. Lara attended college at Florida State  University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Music and minored in Religious Studies. While at Hebrew Union College, she was blessed by the opportunity to work with Woodlands Community Temple in White Plains, where she was the Rabbinic Intern for three years. During the summers, she worked at URJ Camp Coleman and loves Jewish summer camp. In her spare time, you can find her spending time outdoors or searching for the tastiest desserts!