Post-Denominational Judaism
Conversion requirements
Brit Milah/Hatafat Dam Brit: Not required
Mikveh: Required (Location is TBD)
Bet Din: Required (Rabbis, Jewish educators, and/or lay leaders)
Conversion Location: Columbus, Ohio
Other languages: German, Hebrew
Students Accepted: Scholarship, Chai, Mitzvah
Conversion requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Brit Milah/Hatafat Dam Brit: Not required (No change)
Mikveh: Required (Natural mikveh – Open water or pool by agreement of involved parties)
Bet Din: Required (Virtual bet din via video conferencing is acceptable)
I am happy to work with
Families with children
LGBTQ+ candidates
Interfaith or dual-faith relationships
Personal statement
I’m an independent, progressive, post-denominational rabbi who enjoys working with students from diverse religious, educational, and family backgrounds. I have personally experienced the beauty, meaning, and transformative power of our traditions and rituals and want to share that experience with others. I believe that each of us must find her/his own unique connection to our tradition and create meaningful rituals to express that connection.
I became a rabbi later in life because I love working with people and enjoy accompanying them on their journey of spiritual discovery. Before becoming a rabbi, I worked as a Jewish educator, bar/bat mitzvah tutor, and adult Jewish educator. My role is to help others find their own unique and meaningful ways to unlock and open up our shared traditions. If we work together, I will strive to listen to your hopes, dreams, and concerns about your spiritual journey. Together we will forge a path of spiritual discovery that weaves the traditions and rituals that are meaningful to you with your modern sensibilities.
I worked as an attorney and financial advisor for the majority of my working career. I have been married for 34 years, and we have two wonderful adult children. My wife and I love to travel, read, watch great movies and attend concerts, musicals, and lectures. Wishing you Be-Chatz-la-cha (Good luck) on your journey.
Education
Gratz College
Master of Arts, Jewish Studies
The Ohio State University – Moritz College of Law
Juris Doctorate, Law
Bowling Green State University
Master of Arts, German
Cedarville University
Bachelor of Arts, English
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