Laura Bellows

Laura Bellows is an emerging leader in the field of Jewish environmental and justice education. After nearly 15 years as an educator, organizer, and advocate for just communities, she is now pursuing rabbinic ordination at Hebrew College (class of 2018). Previously, Laura served as Director of Congregational and Community Programs for the Teva Learning Alliance, building relationships with congregations nationally to promote environmental justice, respond to global climate change, and inspire transformative Jewish education. She has taught and worked with the National Havurah Committee, Jewish Farm School, Hazon, Limmud, Brandeis Collegiate Institute, Prozdor, and AVODAH, and continues to teach courses on art, justice and spirituality at schools and congregations in the Boston area. Laura holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. When not immersed in Torah study, Laura enjoys exploring the Torah of the world through music, pottery, puppets and her bicycle.