Hello! From an early age, I developed a passion for how the Jewish people cultivate morality, culture, and connection through study, prayer, acts of care and kindness, and collective organizing. As an intern at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST), the world's largest LGBTQ+ synagogue, I worked closely with dozens of LGBTQ+ (and ally) congregants. I offered extensive pastoral care and helped facilitate numerous lifecycle events, including funerals, shiva minyanim, unveilings, and b’tei din for conversion. During those two years, I counseled over 50 congregants, navigating complex family dynamics, trauma, grief, theology, anxiety, illness, sexuality, and gender. I also mentored a group of 6 conversion students, processing major questions of Jewish identity formation. These discussions included understanding how gendered aspects of Judaism and conversion intersect with trans and non-binary identity. As a gay man myself, I felt immense pride and joy to learn in this intergenerational queer community and offer support and guidance from our tradition to the best of my ability. In my capacity at SAJ, I'm proud to serve in a community that is welcoming to all, leading our family programs and children's education. Our community embraces interfaith households, multicultural families, multiracial families, LGBTQ+ families, and children who are neurodivergent. Please email me anytime to learn more about our approach to empower every child to explore their Jewish identity and thrive as their authentic self within an accepting and connected community. For individuals who are not looking to join a synagogue, I am available for lifecycle events, including weddings. Please reach out to learn more about my approach to these sacred moments of commitment and transition.
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