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Shalom! I'm David

 

I am a community builder.  I believe, when we engage, connect, and build relationships with one another, the power of our community, our experiences and our tradition infuse every aspect of our lives, impacting our congregation and the world around us.  As a Jew, I want to belong to a community in which this is true.  As a Rabbi, I want to help create such an intentional, committed, value driven, joyful, vibrant, living Jewish community.

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Originally from the Chicago area, I am currently in my third year as a Rabbi at Temple Israel of the City of New York.  I have loved my time in this wonderful community, and, as I look to my next opportunity, I am excited for all that the future holds. 

PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO

Sermons

Included are several sermons of various types, ranging from fun to serious, text based and non-textual, as well as a review and a Yizkor sermon.  I pride myself on my ability to craft and deliver an engaging and meaningful sermon.  Enjoy!

Service/Educational Resources

This section contains resources created, collected, and compiled for use in services and educational settings.  These include text studies, source sheets, Torah studies, adult education sessions, youth programming, creative services and bulletin articles.

Papers

Included in this section are several papers originally written for my course work at HUC-JIR.  These can give you an idea of my formal learning and scholarship.  The first few of these papers were written in the style of adult education sessions.

EXPERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019-2022

TEMPLE ISRAEL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Manhattan, NY

Assistant Rabbi

  • Collaborated as key member of Clergy, Senior Staff, Programing, and Lifelong Learning teams

  • Crafted services and delivered stories and sermons during Shabbat worship and the High Holy Days

  • Cultivated meaningful relationships with families and young children at Early Childhood Center (ECC) and Tot Shabbat

  • Created and taught curricula for 6-12th including Holocaust, Israel, Social Justice, Social/Emotional Learning

  • Illuminated holy texts in weekly Torah Study, fostering discussion to glean wisdom for today

  • Coordinated engagement opportunities for Young Professionals from concerts to Shabbat dinners

  • Implemented Israel Programing, partnering w/ ARZA, IsraAID, Israel Policy Forum, and AIPAC

  • Oversaw Social Justice initiatives including drives, events, anti-racism work, and refugee relief task force

  • Supported temple Men’s Group, planning quarterly events around holidays and whisky tastings

  • Officiated at lifecycle events – baby namings, funerals, b’nai mitzvah, graduation, and conversion

2016-2019

THE VALLEY TEMPLE

Cincinnati, OH

Rabbinic Fellow and Intern

  • Congregational duties and relationship with Senior Rabbi similar to a part-time Assistant Rabbi 

  • Planned and led Shabbat, High Holiday and festival services, including delivering sermons 

  • Taught Torah study and adult education classes (e.g. basic Judaism, death education, philosophy) 

  • Provided pastoral counseling and performed life cycle events for congregants

Middle School Program Coordinator

  • Created curriculum for 7-8th grade Religious School class on God, Mitzvot and Comp. Religions 

  • Wrote and taught lessons plans and retreat programs, utilizing relationship-based learning

Youth Group Advisor

  • Facilitated leadership development and built positive, mentor-based relationships with teens

2017-2019

JEWISH HOSPITAL, UC WEST CHESTER, EVERGREEN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Cincinnati, OH

Clinical Pastoral Education

Student Chaplain (HUC-JIR)

  • Two Units (600 Clinical Hours)

  • Provided spiritual care to patients and families in times of health, illness, recovery, and crisis

  • Engaged residents (independent, assisted, and memory care) in Jewish life and worship experiences

2008-2018

URJ - GOLDMAN UNION CAMP INSTITUTE

Zionsville, IN

Director of Jewish Education

  • Collaborated with regional rabbis to design Jewish educational curricula (two sessions)

  • Responsible for the summer’s educational (informal and integrated) vision and Jewish content

  • Planned daily Shiurim with unit staff and created all-camp educational and Israel experiences

Avodah (work/study program) Unit Head

  • Developed and implemented the work/study program for high school seniors

  • Organized and supervised daily work, activities, programs and free time for participants

Anaf Unit Head

  • Oversaw entire camp experience and program (educational and recreational) for 150 campers, ages 14-15

  • Trained and supervised unit counselors to ensure fun, safe, Jewish summer for campers and staff

Counselor and Sports Specialist

  • Arranged, planned and led three-day camping trip and daily preparatory program for age group

  • Created and oversaw daily Sports Program for the entire camp

2017-2018

B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION

Cincinnati, OH

Volunteer Youth Group Advisor

  • Supported chapter board and acted as positive Jewish role model for local Jewish high schoolers

2016-2017

TEMPLE SHALOM

Wheeling, WV

Student Rabbi - Bi-Weekly Pulpit

  • Planned and led services, facilitated holiday celebrations, and taught Torah study

  • Engaged in regular pastoral care and religious counseling with congregants

  • Tutored b’nai mitzvah students and taught Religious and Hebrew school

2015-2016

ADATH ISRAEL CONGREGATION

Cincinnati, OH

Rabbinic Fellow and Religious School Teacher

  • Adapted lesson plans and taught the 7th Grade Religious and Hebrew school curricula

2015-2016

TEMPLE ISRAEL

Paducah, KY

Student Rabbi - Tri-Weekly Pulpit

  • Led services, taught Torah study, and provided pastoral care for the congregation

2013-2014

CONGREGATION SOLEL

Highland Park, IL

Religious and Hebrew School Teacher

  • ​Planned and instituted a yearlong curriculum for 4th Grade students incorporating Judaica and Hebrew

  • Revived the congregation’s youth group program beginning with Grades 3 through 5

2010-2013

TEMPLE SHIR SHALOM

West Bloomfield, MI

Informal Education Staff

  • Worked as Substitute Teacher and Weekend Retreat Specialist

  • Engaged  in Jewish learning and experiences with 3rd through 8th graders

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP
2021-In Progress

CCAR RABBI AS SUPERVISOR CERTIFICATE

w/ Larry Dressler, Blue Wing Consulting

Participant

  • Four module (6-hours each) intensive on self-management and supervision skills in the rabbinate

    • Module 1:​ Self-Management (completed)

    • Module 2: Supportive Supervision (Jan. 2022)

    • Module 3: Supervisor as Multiplier (Mar. 2022)

    • Module 4: Corrective Supervision (TBD)

SUMMER 2021

RELIGIOUS ACTION CENTER

DEI Working Group Facilitator Training

Participant

  • Completed four session training on how to create and facilitate working groups to evaluate and improve congregational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work

2015-2019

RABBINICAL STUDENT ASSEMBLY

(HUC-JIR, Cincinnati)

President (2018-2019)

  • Represented and advocated for the Cincinnati student body 

  • Worked with deans to improve communication, promote mutual trust and create a positive campus culture

  • Led RSA Board in planning and implementing annual calendar and addressing student issues

Rabbinical School Executive Committee - Student Representative (2018-2019)

  • Served on committee with faculty, directors, and deans discussing matters pertinent to the Rabbinical School

VP of Social and Community Affairs (2017-18)

  • Facilitated conversations regarding student culture for Rabbinical students and larger community

  • Organized social events including game nights, class lunches and holiday celebrations

Student Representative on the Curriculum Integration Committee

  • Acted as a liaison between the committee and the Cincinnati student body

2017-2019

J STREET

Rabbinical Cabinet - Student Member

  • Utilized the provided educational resources and participated in Cabinet conference calls

2017-2019

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL

Leffell Israel Fellowship for Rabbinical Students

  • Attended Annual Conventions and participated in Fellowship Mission to Israel

SUMMER 2018

PRIZMA AND HUC-JIR w/ TEMPLE BETH AM

(Miami, FL)

Reform Jewish Day School Externship

  • Learned from and with TBAM’s day school leadership, teaching parshat hashavua and Jewish stories

SPRING 2018

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

RABBINICAL STUDENT RETREAT

HUC-JIR Representative and Participant

  • Met and established relationships with rabbinical students from various denominations

  • Discussed challenges and opportunities facing synagogues and the broader Jewish world today

SPRING 2015

FORMER SOVIET UNION PESACH PROJECT

Participant - Lithuania and Belarus

  • Helped spiritually impoverished Jewish communities in Belarus celebrate Passover

  • Planned and led Jewish programming and Passover Seders for all ages

2009-2012

PI LAMBDA PHI FRATERNITY

Michigan Epsilon Chapter

  • Philanthropy Chair (Fall Semester 2010-Winter Semester 2012) 

  • New Member Educator, Brotherhood Chair, Housing Chair, Eta Pledge Class President (2009-2012)

2009-2010

GREEK COMMUNITY -

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

President - Junior Interfraternity Council ('10)

  • Refocused the purpose and function of the Junior Interfraternity Council

  • Created and implemented a weekly and yearly agenda and led weekly meetings, discussions, and votes

Greek Week Representative (2010)

Junior Interfraternity Council Delegate (2009)

  • Wrote and edited legislation for approval by the Interfraternity Council 

EDUCATION
EDUCATION
HUC-JIR (Cincinnati)

Master's Degree / Ordination

2014-2019

Rabbinic Ordination June 2019

M.A. in Hebrew Letters awarded June 2018

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Bachelor's Degree

2008-2012

B.S. in Anthropology with a focus in Biology and Evolution

HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM - ROTHBERG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Study Abroad

Fall 2011

Senior Semester Study Abroad

SKILLS
SKILLS

Bibliodrama

Story Telling

Hebrew Through Movement

Public Speaking

Pastoral / Spiritual Care

Empathetic Listening

Problem Solving

Hybrid Teaching

Team Building

Facing History & Ourselves

Balloon Animals

Juggling

INTERESTS
INTERESTS

Sports

Movies

Board/Card Games

Good Conversation

Reading

Music

Puzzles/Brainteasers

Physics

Animals

Theater/Improv

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Anthropology

CONTACT
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