About Me

Eco-Religious leader:  A longtime teacher and writer on eco-Judaism and social justice, I currently serve as the inaugural Director of Climate Partnerships and Advocacy at Adamah, the largest Jewish environmental organization in North America. Prior, I served briefly as Rabbinic Advisor to the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL), and longer term as a board member there and with the national and DMV-affiliate boards of Interfaith Power & Light. Throughout my career, I've worked alongside other Jewish and multi-faith partners on environmental advocacy, education, and organizing  The multi-faith element is so important that after ordination from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, I went for a Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary.

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Spiritual leader: Rabbi Emeritus at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation in Bethesda, MD, where I first landed in 1995, served as Rabbi through 2024, and remain closely connected. I served as Interim Rabbi (24-25) at Temple B'nai Israel in Easton, MD (Reform) and continue to serve as High Holy Day Rabbi with the Jewish Community of Kauai, HI [24 to the present]

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Volunteer leader:  A past chair of the Washington Board of Rabbis, I have served on numerous boards -- including the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, IPL national, JCRC of Greater Washington, Shalom Center, and more. I've also been deeply involved in efforts to promote racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equality, and progressive Israel education.

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Human being:  Proud abba and spouse - avid biker (commuting not racing), lover of music, some-time juggler -- resident of DC (without voting representation in Congress, let's change that!) -- rabbi in MD, with OH & MI roots, and stops in MA & PA -- concerned citizen; teacher; friend.  

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Explore my resume--and selected writings listed there--for my record; peruse the tabs above for more about my outlook, and varied offerings and services a officiant, teacher, and passing-through spiritual leader.

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