Micha (Aka Jeffrey) Turtletaub is a writer, teacher, and retired rabbi whose work blends Torah wisdom with hard-won emotional truth. Born in the U.S. and living in Australia, he’s spent a lifetime navigating the intersection of spirit, doubt, community, and creativity.
His essays and stories often live where laughter and heartbreak meet, grounded in a belief that spirituality should be lived, not just learned. Micha is the founder of Turtle’s Torah Commons, a new platform for open-source Torah, music, and soul-building resources. He writes and teaches with honesty, warmth, and the occasional well-timed growl.
His website - Turtlestorahcommons.org has essays, music, poetry and videos for your enjoyment.
When he’s not wrestling angels, you might find him playing guitar, designing shirts, or chasing the dream of a slower, deeper Jewish life... one practical step at a time.
