Friends: Our heritage offers precious and timeless wisdom that can help us navigate the constantly shifting tides of social and technological change.
Indeed, Judaism has survived precisely because of its ability to adapt and grow. As a rabbi, I am committed to shaping and sharing a Judaism that is vibrant, relevant and compelling.
I believe in opening the gates of Jewish community and learning to all those who seek a Jewish spiritual home. In particular, I am committed to helping Jewish youth to find meaning in their Jewish heritage and to develop an authentic Jewish voice for their own generation.
In addition, as a rabbi one of my roles is to serve as a representative of and spokesperson for the Jewish community and to work with leaders of other faith communities to build a more tolerant, diverse, just and ethical society.
In our career driven mobile society, the nuclear family has replaced the extended family and the pressures on families are enormous. I believe that intergenerational relationships are necessary for human fulfillment and that community helps to restore balance to society. A congregation is far greater than the sum of its members. Members are moved to share their talents and resources to build something in which they can take pride, ownership and satisfaction. As a rabbi it is my mission to guide my congregation toward this ideal vision of community.