Rabbi Michael, Neighbor

Rabbi Michael Ragozin is the spiritual leader of Congregation Sha'are Shalom in Leesburg, Virginia. He strives to create an open, engaging and empowering environment, one that values diverse backgrounds, family structures, and observances and that promotes broad participation and leadership. He cherishes personal interactions – learning and praying together, performing mitzvot of kindness, playing basketball, or simply chatting.

Outside of the congregation Rabbi Michael is an active participant in Loudoun Interfaith BRIDGES, a board member of Hillel at George Mason University, and an On-Call Chaplain for Loudoun Hospital. Prior to becoming a rabbi, Rabbi Michael was a Teach For America corps member (teaching algebra in Baltimore, Maryland), worked as a technology consultant in Seattle, Washington, and was the Development Manager at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival.