Dan Yolles grew up in Denver with deep roots in Jewish community and an equally powerful passion for music. A lifelong musician, Dan is well-versed in a wide spectrum of musical styles and instruments, including guitar, oud, clarinet, and more, and is an accomplished touring electronic musician/producer. His artistic background deeply shapes his Jewish lens, blending tradition, innovation, mysticism, Jewish pride, and artistry. After serving in meaningful educational and spiritual roles at Temple Sinai, growing to become their Cantorial Soloist, Dan entered rabbinical school, first with the ALEPH Ordination Program and now at the Academy for Jewish Religion (AJR) in New York, where he is currently pursuing his ordination and a master’s degree in Jewish Studies. Dan has served at Temple Sinai Denver, Judaism Your Way and most recently at the Hebrew Educational Alliance as their Student Rabbi, Youth Director, Ritual Coordinator and Educator. He has also worked with a number of other congregations and Jewish organizations, including JCC Ranch Camp and Aspen Jewish Congregation. His journey ultimately led him to return to Judaism Your Way while he continues to persue his rabbinic ordination. Dan studied music education at Colorado State University and finished his undergraduate degree at CU Denver with a bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Resources.

Outside of work, he is an avid music enthusiast, a golfer, loves hiking, camping, and spending time in Colorado’s natural beauty. His greatest joy comes from his family: his wife Ali, their son Shai, daughter Ava and his two dogs, Cooper and Nova. Whether teaching, crafting spiritual and intentional experiences, studying rabbinics, or helping youth and families feel connected and seen, Dan seeks to create Jewish spaces that are wholesome, meaningful, accessible, musical, and alive.