Our Staff

Rabbi Educator
Dana Henry Berntson

A recently ordained Rabbi as well as a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist for over 20 years, Dana Berntson received a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University where she double majored in East Asian studies and religious studies. Her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine is from Southwest Acupuncture College, and most recently she received her rabbinical ordination  through the Jewish Spiritual Leadership Institute. Originally from Connecticut, Dana has lived in Idaho for more than two decades, where she has been deeply involved in the Wood River Jewish Community through volunteerism, board service, and most recently as the Religious Education Program Director. Dana lives in Hailey, Idaho and is happiest when connecting with our youth or out enjoying our endless trails.