Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi, PhD, (she/her) is a queer, polyamorous convert to Judaism and a a member in good standing of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR). Through her freelance Reform Rabbinate, Rabbi Nikki connects folks to the breadth and depth of Jewish tradition through inclusive, innovative, and insightful Jewish teaching, speaking, and ritual. Rabbi Nikki can speak and teach on issues of inclusion and belonging, emerging adulthood, feminism, sexuality, polyamory, gender identity and expression, conversion, inclusion, and a host of other topics.
Whether online or in person, Rabbi Nikki crafts and conducts meaningful, relevant Torah study and presentations about Jewish life, Jewish texts, queer theory, inclusion, sex, and sexuality. Hire her as a Scholar- or Rabbi-in-Residence for your conference, synagogue, school, or other institution.
Are you struggling with a spiritual or emotional question around which you would like to explore Jewish wisdom? Rabbi Nikki also serves as a short-term spiritual counselor for one-on-one Jewish reflection on any topic with which you might be struggling. She has conducted learning with folks around issues of sexuality, parental abuse, Jewish identity, and other topics.
As a lifecycle officiant, Rabbi Nikki believes that your milestone moment or important transition deserves more than a cookie-cutter ceremony. Explore existing customs and discuss your needs and values so that Rabbi Nikki can craft an experience that connects you and your community to a sense of relevant spirituality, deep Jewish learning, and broad peoplehood. Rabbi Nikki strives to provide a sense of rootedness and validation for all, including interfaith families, polyamorous folks, and queer folks seeking to embrace Judaism in their lives.
Rabbi Nikki spent the formative years of her rabbinate at the NYU Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life, where she mentored, taught, and led Reform Shabbat and holiday services in a pluralistic setting. She served for two years as a member of the CCAR’s Resolutions Committee; she is a former member of its Board of Trustees, and past Vice President for Varied Rabbinates. A tattooed, polyamorous, queer, suburban, stay-at-home parent, Rabbi Nikki was raised Catholic and converted to Judaism as an adult. She’s an avid reader (especially romance), a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and a choral singer.
