Rabbi Aaron Levy is the founder and director of Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, named one of North America’s 50 most innovative Jewish nonprofits in Slingshot ’10-’11. He inspires diverse Jews and non-Jews by fusing ritual and ethical practice, by teaching in an open-minded and intellectually serious style, and by making Judaism’s joy and playfulness apparent through musical, participatory prayer. Aaron is a leader in the revival of downtown Jewish life in Toronto, where he also teaches percussion and is a sought-out educator on a wide variety of Jewish topics, especially ethical eating, environmentalism, spirituality, pluralism and social justice. Originally from Rockville, Maryland, Aaron was ordained in 2004 in the first graduating class of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in New York City. An avid drummer, hiker, vegan and urban gardener, he is married to Miriam Kramer and they live in downtown Toronto with their son, Elior.
