About Me/In the Media

I am a native of Evanston, Illinois, and an eighth generation rabbi. I grew up in Israel, where I served as a tank gunner in the IDF Armored Corps, attended Yeshivat Sha’alvim, one of the most prominent institutions of higher Jewish learning in Israel, for seven years, and received my rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbis of Israel. I hold a B.A. in History from Thomas Edison State College, and an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Walden University. 

I have served in educational and religious leadership positions in the Jewish community on three continents since my teens, specifically in Israel, New Zealand and the United States.  

Though I used to be Orthodox, I now see myself as a Jewish secular humanist. As such I deeply believe in helping every couple make the most out of the most wonderful day of their lives.

Having lived, since my return to the United States, in Overland Park, Kansas, Toledo, Ohio and Dallas, Texas, I now live in the fastest growing city in the United States, beautiful Frisco, Texas, a northern suburb of Dallas.

I have always seen myself, first and foremost, as a learner. I love working with my couples, and I feel like I learn so much from them! In fact, my personal remarks at every wedding focus on what I learned from that specific couple. I encourage you to visit my blog Wise Student, where I discuss these important lessons. 

I also learn so much from interacting with my students in Southern Methodist University’s Master of Liberal Studies program, where I am an adjunct faculty member. (During Spring 2012 I am teaching How the People of the Book Read It.) 

Excerpt From an Episode of the MTV Tr3s Reality Show "Quiero Mi Boda" That Featured a Wedding I Officiated:

My wife, Liat, and me talking to a wedding guest - the 43rd U.S. President, George W. Bush:

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