Rabbi Ranon Teller

Rabbi Ranon Teller is a devoted spiritual leader whose passion for Jewish music, education, and community engagement has shaped his rabbinic career. With a background in television writing and music, he possesses a rare ability to integrate creativity with faith, offering vibrant worship experiences, impactful educational initiatives, and deep communal involvement. As the senior rabbi at Congregation Brith Shalom in Houston, he has reinvigorated prayer services, expanded member engagement, and strengthened relationships within the greater Jewish community and beyond. His leadership reflects a commitment to making Jewish life more inclusive, dynamic, and spiritually enriching for congregants of all backgrounds. During his early years of religious study, Rabbi Ranon immersed himself in Orthodox Judaism, committing to rigorous Talmudic scholarship, philosophy, and theological exploration. However, as his studies deepened, he began questioning the rigid fundamentalism he encountered in yeshiva. Seeking broader intellectual and personal growth, he left Israel and returned to Chicago, pursuing a new creative path. He discovered a passion for storytelling and enrolled at Columbia College Chicago, earning a degree in television writing. Ranon Teller Rabbi's talent for media and narrative led him to work in television production, where he wrote and produced This Week with Wanda Wells, a Sunday morning news program. At the same time, he developed a profound love for blues music, learning to play the guitar and joining a rhythm and blues band. His musical journey reached a milestone when he performed on Maxwell Street, the historic center of Chicago blues. Despite his success in these creative fields, he felt a growing pull back to his Jewish heritage, prompting him to re-examine his spiritual path and connection to Israel.