Rabbi Ryan Bauer: Senior Rabbi, Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco

Known as one of the most vibrant and nationally recognized Reform synagogues in the United States,. hHis leadership centers on building a meaningful spiritual community, advancing social justice, and redefining what synagogue life can be in the modern era.

He is a sought-after speaker and writer on the intersection of Judaism, civic responsibility, and moral leadership. has been recognized by the Financial Times and the Weinberg Foundation for his impact on homelessness, refugee resettlement, and emergency response.

A Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute’s RLI program, Rabbi Bauer lives in the Bay Area with his wife, Alisa, and their three children.