About Melinda

Melinda is a freelance rabbi in Southeast Florida and was Ordained May 14, 2009 on the sandy beach in Hollywood, Florida. She chose this date in honor of Mothers Day and Israel Independence Day.  As a native Floridian, Melinda was born in Miami Beach, was raised Reform Jewish in Dade County, raised children Orthodox Jewish in Broward County and has raised many eyebrows with her peaceful presence. 

As a child of the reform movement, Melinda felt something was missing. As a wife and mother, Melinda became a Ba’al Teshuvah and brought her holistic and Kabbalistic passions to the family. As a divorcee’ in 2006 Melinda led others on the path of healing and hasn't stopped. A psychedelic experience in 2014 and from 2017 to 2019, jewish ancestral healing  came alive for Melinda after her father passed on.

Melinda's approach to Judaism is anchored with the consciousness of the heart, the passion of the soul and the delight of knowing the body. Melinda transcends the ordinary and knows how to meet people where they are. Her covenant with G-d is rooted in compassion, understanding and love upon our neighbors of the earth.

Melinda is also a devoted mother of two, mother-in-law to one and grandmother of three.  Melinda knows that family and faith are at the forefront of every endeavor, that health is wealth.  In her "free" time,  she brings peaceful blessings to her family life.  

Get Melinda's FREE Roadmap to Everlasting Love and/or read more about Melinda's prior chapters in her book of life, by clicking on Journey of Redemption.

Personable, professional & easy to work with, Melinda has excellent references and sample videos! 
Everyone is unique. Compare not yourself with anyone else lest you spoil God's curriculum.
- Baal Shem Tov