Connect With Other Students & Staff!
At the heart of this space is community.
As a member, you’ll gain access to our private online forum — a warm, welcoming place where you can connect with fellow students, ask questions, share your reflections, and continue your Jewish journey together.
It’s a space of support, conversation, and belonging — no matter where you are in your learning.
Weekly Podcast
And alongside this vibrant community, you’ll receive weekly episodes of Shabbat Shalom with Sophie Klein — a podcast I created with deep love and purpose.
Each episode gently guides you through the traditions, customs, and spiritual meaning of Shabbat in a way that’s practical, personal, and deeply enriching. We explore everything from the basics — like lighting candles, saying blessings, and preparing a simple Shabbat meal — to the deeper themes that can bring joy, peace, and sacred rhythm into your modern life.
Sometimes I speak from the heart on my own, and sometimes I’m joined by my teacher and mentor, Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, or other special guests who bring even more wisdom and insight to our circle.
This isn’t just about learning — it’s about transformation. Through honest conversations and soulful reflection, you’ll gain tools for living Shabbat with meaning, and you’ll feel part of a community that truly understands the journey.
Meet Sophie Klein
Sophie Klein is a Jewish educator, podcast host, and proud convert to Judaism who brings warmth, insight, and real-life experience to everything she teaches. She’s the voice behind Shabbat Shalom with Sophie Klein, a podcast and community designed to make Jewish learning meaningful, accessible, and deeply personal.
With a background in adult education and a love for storytelling, Sophie blends tradition with modern life in a way that’s relatable and inspiring. Her episodes explore everything from weekly Torah themes to the details of Shabbat practice, always delivered with heart, humor, and sincerity.
Sophie is also the creator of Sophie’s Shabbat Circle, an online space for students and seekers to connect, learn, and grow together. She’s passionate about making Jewish wisdom feel like home — no matter where you’re starting from.
Through honest conversations and soulful reflection, Sophie helps others bring light and meaning into their lives, one Shabbat — and one connection — at a time.
Episode 1: Why Shabbat Still Matters
Curious what the podcast is all about? This sample episode offers a glimpse into the heart of Shabbat Shalom with Sophie Klein—a space for honest, uplifting conversations about Jewish life, tradition, and spirituality. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jewish educator Sophie Klein as she reflects on the meaning of Shabbat, shares personal insights, and invites you into a peaceful weekly rhythm of rest and reconnection. Whether you're exploring Judaism for the first time or deepening your existing practice, this short video gives you a taste of the warmth, wisdom, and inspiration you can expect in every episode.