​​​​​​​From Jew Jitsu fighting to celebrating Shabbat at Coachella, Millennial Rabbi Daniel Bortz has seen it all. Hear from this soul seeker what it means to see beneath the surface and identify Godliness in the strangest of places. His fascinating journey will leave you spellbound as you may find yourself on a similar path.
— JLI RETREAT - JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE
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I’m a speaker and experiential guide who shares the beauty & insights I’ve discovered along my journey delving into Jewish wisdom. I’ve led hundreds of classes & workshops, often focused on intentional experiences, using mindfulness & meditation to bridge our minds with our hearts & bodies.

Events include keynote talks at leadership forums, retreats, Shabbats and more at college campuses, high schools, synagogues, and communities around the world.
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Rabbi Bortz is an engaging and dynamic speaker, who skillfully integrates deep knowledge of his tradition with relatable, down-to-earth stories. My undergraduate students taking World Religions absolutely loved his guest lecture on our campus!
— Dr. Kate DeConinck, Department of Theology & Religious Studies, University of San Diego
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Talks focus on personal growth, spiritual awareness, and finding light in the challenges of life, discovering the meaning and beauty in your life’s journey.

Rabbi Bortz led a meaningful Shabbat service at Cabinet Calm, a fitness and meditation retreat for National Young Leadership Cabinet, the premier leadership development program of the Jewish Federations of North America. Daniel seamlessly integrated meditation into a traditional Friday evening Kabalat Shabbat. He provided meaning and relevance so necessary in our current distracted world.”
— David Bramzon, Chair of the Board, Jewish Federation of San Diego County
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“I had an incredible, healing evening with the Millennial Rabbi and a great group of people. We tapped into our higher selves and discussed so many things including our sense of self, loneliness, love, partnership, marriage, how to be better spouses, our Jewish values and how to be more aware. I feel that I walked away with a higher vibration than when I walked in. I needed a reminder. Thank you.”
— Katie Weisz, Chelsea, Manhattan
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Experiences that engage & elevate the senses

“Daniel’s immersive Shabbat experience brings to life the specific rituals of shabbat with a sense of soulfulness that enables one to truly end the week with intention. Daniel’s thought provoking discussions centering around connectivity-—with one another and our surroundings— fuels self-reflection and renewal, as he reminds you why it’s so important to slowdown and be present once a week, on Shabbat.”
— Marisa Polin, National Young Leadership Cabinet Co-Chair (NYLC)