Rabbi Ilana
Creative. Inclusive. Wholehearted.
Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides, the Rocky Mountain Rabbi, is a non-denominational full-service Rabbi and educator meeting people where they are in their Jewish journey with non-judgment, acceptance, and warmth. Her creative, whole-hearted practice focuses on inclusivity for all with focused outreach to the interfaith, unaffiliated, and LGBTQA+ communities. Her services are available online or in-person. She is looking forward to meeting you!
Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides
Officiant, Educator, Storyteller, Yiddish Teacher, Spiritual Healer
Rabbi Ilana is located just east of the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, AB and she would be honoured to officiate at your Jewish and interfaith life-cycle event: Weddings, Funerals, Baby-naming, Brit Milah, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, and more.
Please book an appointment with me for more information – I’m looking forward to connecting with you!
Rabbi Ilana offers a wide-range of
Jewish Educational & Rabbinic Services.
Rabbi Ilana will make your occasion special, meaningful, and unique
Officiating celebrations
Weddings, B'nai Mitzvot, Baby Naming, Brit Milah,
Selecting the right officiant for your special occasion is vital. Rabbi Ilana will meet you where you are in your Jewish journey and create with you a customized, meaningful, and personal ceremony that you and your family will always remember. Interfaith couples and families are most welcome as are those who are unaffiliated, have Learning Differences, and are members of the LGBTQ+ communities.
Rabbinic services for when times are hard
Hospital visits, Funerals, Grief and Mourning, Spiritual Counseling
Our Jewish tradition offers comfort and meaningful guidance for those times when we are suffering from sickness and loss. Rabbi Ilana is honoured to assist you and family through illness, grieving, and mourning with kindness, warmth, and empathy.
Jewish Education
Classes, Lectures, and Programs
Rabbi Ilana's extensive experience as a Jewish educator for students from 3 to 103 years old allows her to teach, online or in person, on almost any topic related to Judaism: Judaism 101, Jewish holidays, Holocaust Education, the Mussar Pathway, A Taste of Yiddish, Inter-generational Trauma, and much more.
Shabbat & Holiday Services, Storytelling, Song Leading
For all ages and stages
Rabbi Ilana has worked with all ages from Nursery to Seniors to Jewish Adults with Disabilities. Rabbi Ilana can enhance your program or Service with songs, stories, and learning. Rabbi Ilana can lead Shabbat, weekly, and Holiday Services and celebrations for you and your congregation.
Contact
Rabbi Ilana
If you are looking for an officiant, educator, or are just looking to talk, Rabbi Ilana is available to help. Schedule a free initial appointment
Calgary, AB, Canada
