Rachel Cowan

Rachel Cowan
Born
Rachel Ann Brown

(1941-05-29)May 29, 1941
DiedAugust 31, 2018(2018-08-31) (aged 77)
EducationBryn Mawr College
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Known forFounder of Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Creator of Jewish healing service
Spouse
(m. 1965; died 1988)
Children2

Rachel Cowan (May 29, 1941 – August 31, 2018) was a rabbi, leader, and spiritual innovator who founded the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. She helped interfaith families find more welcoming community in Jewish ritual life and was the mother of the "Jewish Healing" movement.