I became a rabbi in 2007 and found myself working for an unaffiliated congregation in Vermont, followed by two interim postings in Florida and am now in my congregation in Palm Desert, CA where I am in the middle of a multi-year contract. The congregation hired me knowing that I was gay. Since joining the congregation I have begun an outreach group to our community that meets regularly for meals, socializing, the pride parade and special worship opportunities. GLBTQ are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve as children of God and as human beings. I officiate at GLBTQ weddings; more can be learned about my approach to weddings at jewishweddingsinthedesert.com. I hope that people find in me a rabbi with great humility that sees people created in the image of God.