Lived:
Metro Detroit, MI
Long Island, NY
Vacaville, CA
Boston, MA
Jerusalem, Israel
San Fernando Valley, CA
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Aviano AB, Italy
Dover AFB, DE
Keflavik NAS, Iceland
Lackland AFB, TX
Los Angeles AFB, CA
Lowry AFB, CO
RAF Mildenhall, UK
Travis AFB, CA
US Air Force Academy, CO
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Work:
The JCSC-Jewish Community of Solano County - Spiritual leader, media producer & director (2000)
US Air Force - Chaplain (1996-2000)
Dept. of Corrections, CA - Prison Chaplain (2000-2003)
Self-Employed - Music teacher, storyteller, children's entertainment (1982-1992)
Follow Your Heart Natural Food Market - Producer Manager, Bulk Foods (1981-1982)
Sack Cheri Movie Theaters, Boston - Usher (during music school as film scoring major) (1978-1980)
Berklee College of Music, Boston - Music Librarian (1978-1980)
Great Neck Library - Music Librarian, Tech Services, Page (1972-1977)
Village School, Great Neck, NY - Music Teacher, composer (volunteer position) (1976-1978)
Education:
School of Life, Everywhere - Studying all things that strike my passion for wisdom & happiness, The Jewish Theological Seminary - Rabbinic Studies, Philosophy, University of Judaism - Philosophy, Jewish Music, Berklee College of Music - Film Scoring, Jazz piano, recording techniques, Empire State College - Music Composition, Village School, Great Neck, NY - Music, film, multi-meda production
About:
Rabbi is my professional & educational title, yet does not describe all I do. My main focus is on practicing, teaching and helping with an Integral and integrated spiritual experience. I especia...
Tagline:
Rabbi Steve is a Storyteller, Tai Chi & Qigong teacher, podcaster, media producer, spiritual chaplain, rabbi & musician, not necessarily in that order
Bragging Rights:
In addition to building a congregation from scratch, I worked as a military Jewish Chaplain for 4 years active duty, & chaplain candidate in the reserves, all as an officer in the USAF. After my honorable discharge from the USAF at the rank of captain, I served as a California State prison chaplain for almost three years. To become a rabbi at 40 years old, I completed a 6 year seminary program. This was after returning to school as an undergrad at 30! I have lived many adventures in my life: you can see some of them below in the places I have lived & served. Still living life's adventure!!
