About Me

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About Me

Ari Yovel (they/them, elle, מעורב.ת)

Ari is a queer, autistic/disabled, Israeli Jewish writer, community educator, and changemaker based in Berkeley, CA. A recent graduate from Mills College with a BA in Jewish History, Ari began their rabbinical studies at Hebrew Union College in May of 2021. Ari spends a lot of time thinking about disability justice, queer liberation, interfaith activism, and all the glorious ways they intersect.

When they're not infodumping about their favorite podcasts or Talmudic sex positivity, you're likely to find them singing sea shanties and curating their extensive tea collection.