Micah Streiffer (he/him) is a rabbi, teacher, writer, and lifelong student who is known for his engaging style in the classroom and his ability to make Jewish texts and ideas come to life. Micah founded and directs LAASOK, a virtual Beit Midrash (“House of Study”) where liberal Jewish learners can deepen their connection with Judaism through meaningful engagement with sacred texts. He also hosts the popular "Seven Minute Torah” podcast and teaches on a wide range of Jewish topics in congregations across North America. Micah was ordained a rabbi at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (Cincinnati 2007), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Jewish thought at McMaster University. He served as a congregational rabbi for 16 years, most of it at Temple Kol Ami in Thornhill, Ontario, where he is now Rabbi Emeritus.