Experience

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  United states naval reserve

  Jun 1986 - Mar 1996

  Chaplain

  Received training in program planning, budgeting, administration, counseling and interfaith work. Received Honorable Discharge with the rank of Lieutenant

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  Congregation b'nai jeshurun

  Jul 1988 - Jun 1993

  Associate rabbi

  Associate Rabbi

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  B'nai el congregation

  Jul 1993 - Jun 1997

  Rabbi

  Senior Rabbi

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  Marion federal penitentiary

  Jul 1995 - Jun 1997

  Jewish chaplain
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  University of missouri-saint louis

  Jan 1996 - May 1997

  Adjunct professor of jewish history
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  Congregation kol haverim

  Jul 1997 - Jun 2006

  Rabbi

  • Actively involved in a restructuring of the Synagogue Board, the creation of a new congregational mission and vision statement, and the development of a long-range planning process.• Engaged in efforts that led to significant Synagogue funding, including obtaining a foundation grant that financed a major building security upgrade.

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  Temple shalom

  Jul 2006 - Jun 2017

  Rabbi

  • Successfully transitioned as Senior Rabbi following the 27-year tenure of a beloved predecessor.• Managed the departure of key professionals and played a lead role in successful searches for their successors and their integration into the Temple culture.• Developed a team approach among the professional staff by implementing staff meetings that efficiently guided our time and efforts.• Used technology and social media to support the mission of the congregation in order to most effectively foster consistent communication with well-designed and professional end products. Show less

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  American jewish committee (ajc)

  Jun 2017 - now

  Regional director