Embark is all about exploring Jewish life. Whether you’re in an interfaith relationship and navigating the complexities of Jewish life today, Embark is a cohort experience that connects you with other local couples and a rabbi to explore Judaism – without the pressure to convert. Connect with other couples in their 20s and 30s and an Embark rabbi as you learn, share, and grow together in a supportive space. Whether you’re curious about tradition or building your own, discover a Jewish life that’s uniquely yours. Embark cohorts consist of 6-10 couples that meet weekly for 6 cohort sessions, a retreat, and a Shabbat dinner.

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Rabbi Jared Skoff

Rabbi Jared Skoff’s goal is to help Jews of all ages and backgrounds feel at home with Jewish religion, and fall in love with Jewish culture.

Jared and his wife Karen live in St. Louis and are the proud parents of Ana and Ilan. He joined Congregation B’nai Amoona as Assistant Rabbi in 2024, previously serving on the clergy of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, CA. Jared spent a decade working for Camp Ramah, where he served as National Program Director and supervisor for Ramah Wisconsin’s Tikvah program, supporting neurodiverse campers and young adults. He is a graduate of Wash U in St. Louis, and was ordained by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, where he studied as a Wexner Graduate Fellow. Born and raised in Cleveland, Jared is a 4th generation Midwesterner.