Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg (he/him) prides himself as being a social justice activist, a dynamic teacher and a community builder. He serves Temple Israel of Ottawa. His previous pulpits included Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto and Temple Sholom of Vancouver. Rabbi Mikelberg also serves as the chair of the Reform Rabbis of Canada. Growing up, he was active in NFTY Northwest and URJ Camp Swig-Newman.

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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Reconciling the Past, Identifying a Pathway Forward

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

June 21, 2022

For the past year, I have been engaged in deep reflection over my responsibility as a Canadian and proud Jew in addressing the horrors committed against Indigenous peoples.

Ten Minutes of Torah

My Jewish Youth Group Friend Allowed Me to Become a Parent

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

July 20, 2017

When my son Jacob asks how he was made, I’ll have the answer ready: “God, science, and a whole lot of love.” Of course, there are many more details to his story…