I love you for always with the strength you passed to me. In the quiet whisper of faith you had in me that I would find my way. For the reassurance that our babies are all our babies and we forsake them not their troubles.
I remember soon after joining the temple (98), you invited my husband and I to breakfast. Just to get to know us. I was so honored that you took that friendly step. I...
An Ode to Rabbi Sheryl Lewart
Surrounded by sunlight
reflected through six pointed stars
at Kehillat Israel we are immersed
in lavender, aqua, and blue light.
Rabbi Sheryl Lewart,
our teacher, our friend
leads us through a meticulous maze,
of holy writ, of astonishing myth.
Time bends as we turn each corner
to examine our past, our present.
Each question is valued
takin...
Rabbi Lewart was always ready to hear you out. As young as she was in years, she was an old soul. I appreciated her pragmatism and her spirituality. I will miss her.
Elena Alcalay
Rabbi Lewart married my husband and I nearly ten years ago on a beautiful day, next to a vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. She was eloquent, profound and endearing. She had supported us throughout our engagement, and with the difficult loss of my husband's father, Jack Alcalay. I did not grow up in the Jewish faith, but Rabbi Lewart made every possible effort to make me feel welcome, and sha...
Sherry was a wonderful friend and teacher, beginning at RRC. In addition to her wisdom and dedication to her studies, Sherry had a fabulous sense of humor, and a joy to spend time with. She taught us all how to live with integrity every moment of your life, and to never settle for less than your perfect happiness. Her light is now in heaven.
You were always there for our family in joy and in sadness. Always with a smile and so much love and comfort. You are a treasure that we are all so lucky to have had. Rest in peace - much love The Dodson Family
Our sincere thoughts and prayers. From everyone at DEKRA.
love beauty wisdom, mentorship, insight, sensativity joy strength caring shining. Sheryl gave her gifts effortlessly, it seem to me. I will carry her teaching through my life and my rabbinate. Zicronah livrachah- her memory brings blessing. Lovingly, Sheryl Nosan-Blank
Rabbi Sheryl Lewart was a gentle wise woman whose generosity and spirituality guided my entrance into adult Judaism. She taught me in the class she developed. Then she guided me through the b'nai mitzvah class and process. Later she shared spiritual direction with me. Her own inner light, knowledge and personal kindness were always part of our interactions.
She taught me to ask "Where is G...
