About Me

Real Rabbi. Real Results.

Who I Am

Rabbi & Mashpia in Portland, Oregon.

What I Do

Serve the local Jewish community and travel for klal yisroel.

Highlight reel

  • Smicha in Issur v’Heter from Yeshiva Pirchei Shoshanim (the Shulchan Aruch Project), a NGO member of the United Nations. [View Certificate]
  • Doctorate in Semiotics, Leadership, and Future Change with a defended dissertation on Jewish-Christian Relations. [View Dissertation]
  • Involved in Kashrus, Eruvin, Mikvaos, and Digital Initiatives.
  • Teacher on Chassidus, Mussar, and Kabbalah. I have degrees and certifications in professional life coaching and counseling.
  • Observant hasidic Orthodox Jew under the guidance and haskama of HaRav Benzion ben Yechiel Michel Twerski, shlit”a.

Education & experience

Semicha. Doctorate. Masters. Bachelors with triple minor. Three Associates. Multiple Certifications. I’ve got you covered.

Rabbinic Training & Certification

Semicha issued by Yeshiva Pirchei Shoshanim 
Shulchan Aruch Project, NGO member of United Nations
Semicha in: Issur v’Heter [View Certificate]
Currently studying: Hilchos Niddah, Eruvin, Maachalei Akum, Hechsher Kailim.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Degree issued by Portland Seminary (George Fox University)
Focus in Leadership, Semiotics, and Future Change
Custom Coursework in Jewish Studies.
Cohort-based program with Dr. Leonard Sweet.
Dissertation on Jewish-Christian Relations. [View Dissertation]

Masters of Divinity (MDiv),  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Degrees issued by Liberty University
Minors in Biblical Studies, Psychology, and Counseling. 
Additional coursework completed in Life Coaching.

Professional Certifications

AKO Mashgiach Certified – Kosher Institute of America
Kosher Empowered, Home Edition – Kosher Institute of America

Professional Life Coaching – Light University
Healthy Sexuality – Light University
Caring for Kids G-d’s Way – Light University
Marriage Works – Light University
Addiction Counseling – Light University
Caring for People G-d’s Way – Light University

Current & past projects

Let’s Do It Together

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