Alana Joblin Ain is President and Co-Founder of Moontower Minyan (MTM). She runs MTM along with her husband, Rabbi Dan Ain, reclaiming a space for Jewish artistry and observance for anyone looking for authentic moments of connection.
Alana and Rabbi Dan have been creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue, spiritual observance and artistic expression for the past decade, coast-to-coast -- from basements in Brooklyn to sanctuaries in San Francisco. MTM is based in Austin, TX, where they live with their two children.
A writer and teacher, Alana shares narratives rooted in art, faith, and freedom of expression.
Alana’s writing can be found in Rattle, Modern Loss, Tablet, The New York Times, The Forward, Mothering Through the Darkness, Crab Orchard Review among other publications. (Click on the images to read.)