After some 25 years of law practice, inspired by Jewish teachings on compassion and seeing the unique light in every person, I spent eight years in rabbinic school, simultaneously completing the coursework towards a PhD in Religion. Upon ordination, I applied for only one position- rabbi in Bozeman, where I would serve the community for the next decade, and now as Rabbi Emeritus. I've had the privilege of being there for people at baby namings, marriages, illnesses, and deaths, developing a deep sense of the values we all share as humans.

Interfaith work is a big part of my life. The skills I learned doing that work involve building on commonalities among diverse people, and that is a transferable skill when working in the legislature. I will continue to be a voice for preserving our precious planet, economic justice, loving our neighbor and the stranger, values which most people share, and we must build on that.

Beth and I love Bozeman. I have been a hospital and hospice chaplain, and have volunteered with Family Promise, the Fork & Spoon Cafe, the Food Bank, and Eagle Mount. I have been a supporter of many local conservation, justice, and music and arts organizations. I'm an avid cyclist, skier, kayaker, hiker, and dog owner. Serving as a legislator in Montana's citizen legislature has allowed me to continue my commitment to a life of service, working for the community we love.