I am a marketing communications consultant, based in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. My consulting practice is now 27 years old. But more importantly, I try to be a loving husband, a proud father and a super-proud grandfather. Before establishing my own business, I spent about 12 years on Madison Avenue, managing high profile advertising accounts. My clients were Chrysler, Burger King, Eastman Kodak and Dunkin' Donuts.
I also spent five years in a companion career, as a professional motivational speaker. More specifically, I was a motivational humorist and spoke to business groups and conventions about how a person can use one's sense of humor in the workplace -- to manage more gracefully, to sell more effectively, and to cope with the nonsense of today's corporate work environment.
I hope my father would be proud. (You will understand.)
I am a rabbi serving Temple Israel of Northern Westchester in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. My grown son brings me lots of joy, and I'm also blessed to have a loving husband and a circle of wonderful family and friends.
Before becoming a rabbi, I worked for the Washington State Senate and then as a legislative liaison for The Evergreen State College. During this time I discovered Judaism and began a spiritual journey that led me to the rabbinate.
Working as a rabbi has allowed me to hone the skills I learned while working in the political world; and then use those skills to build sacred community. I have also drawn on the example of my mother, Lorna Jaech. Although she died when I was a child, she shaped my life in a profound and lasting way.
My mother's legacy is one of kindness and caring for others. I feel her influence every day in my work as a rabbi.
