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Rabbi Daniel A. WeinerBorn in Cincinnati and raised in San Francisco, Rabbi Weiner received a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of California at Los Angeles, where he was Commencement Speaker in 1986. He earned his Masters Degree from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1989. Ordained in 1991, Rabbi Weiner served as the Assistant/Associate Rabbi at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation from 1991-1996 and then as the Senior Rabbi of Temple Ohev Sholom in Harrisburg. He is the proud husband of Cynthia, and father of Julia and Benjamin.
Rabbi Weiner was a founder of Faith Forward, a cutting edge interfaith organization that highlighted and shared the inextricable bonds between progressive values and religious principles. He is a popular lecturer at Seattle University’s school of Theology and Ministry. He teaches about the intersection of film and transcendent religious values through his “Spirit on the Screen” presentations.
Weiner has been lauded for his interfaith efforts on behalf of “Partners of Jews” and his leadership of the innovative and inspiring Rock Shabbat services. His columns have appeared in the Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He is a frequent guest on Seattle and Denver radio and television in the Pacific Northwest.
In 2009, Rabbi Weiner published a book on the challenge of religious faith vs. personal spirituality entitled, Good God: Faith for the Rest of Us. For more information on the book or to read Rabbi Weiner's blog about the intersection of faith and popular culture, please visit www.goodgodforus.com.
Rabbi Alan S. CookRabbi Alan Cook was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and spent most of his childhood in South Florida. Rabbi Cook's father is a retired Reform rabbi, and his mother is a teacher. Because of these influences, Rabbi Cook has been dedicated to Judaism and education for much of his life.
Rabbi Cook attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in English. He then continued his studies at Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. Rabbi Cook spent four years as a teacher, including two years at a Jewish day school in Memphis, Tennessee. It was a desire to continue making meaningful contributions to the Jewish community, and to inspire people of all ages to feel passionate about Judaism, that led him to enroll at the Hebrew Union College.
Rabbi Cook is married to Rabbi Jody Cook. They have a son, Gabriel, and a daughter, Orli. Rabbi Cook works closely with the Tikkun Olam Committee and the Hazmanah committee. He believes it is our sacred responsibility to work in partnership with God to make this world a better place. Rabbi Cook serves as the staff liaison for the Worship Committee. He also seeks to create opportunities to engage families with young children in Temple life.
Rabbi Daniel A. SeptimusRabbi Daniel Septimus was born and raised in Houston, Texas. One of the most important experiences of his childhood was attending Episcopal High School. It was there that he developed a passion for interfaith dialogue and understands the importance of studying world religions.
Rabbi Daniel Septimus was born and raised in Houston, Texas. One of the most important experiences of his childhood was attending Episcopal High School. It was there that he developed a passion for interfaith dialogue and understands the importance of studying world religions.
Rabbi Septimus attended University of Arizona for his freshman year, and eventually transferred to Tulane University, where his future wife Amanda was attending. He applied for and was accepted at Hebrew Union College immediately after graduating from Tulane. He and Amanda were married in May 2005.
From a very young age, Rabbi Septimus knew that Judaism would play an integral role in his life. His inspiration and path to the rabbinate was shaped by many people. When he started college, Rabbi Septimus anticipated going to medical school. While at Tulane University, majoring in Jewish Studies, he found his passion for the academic study of Judaism. By the end of his sophomore year, he knew that he wanted to become a rabbi. "The rabbinate combined everything I wanted to do: to learn, to teach, to work with and be a part of people¹s lives, to help build community, and by doing this, to ensure that Judaism will have a strong future." Rabbi Septimus graduated and was ordained from Hebrew Union College in June of 2007.
"I am passionate about everything in the rabbinate. I love working with and learning from people. Whether it be lifecycle events, teaching a class and learning new perspectives from our discussions, having the opportunity to inspire a new generation of Reform Jews, or sitting across the table with members of other faiths and joining together to repair the world, every aspect of the rabbinate provides an opportunity to be a part of people's lives."
Rabbi Aaron C. MeyerRabbi Aaron Meyer was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. A beautifully shy and awkward teenager, it took a NFTY trip to Israel and subsequent active involvement in synagogue life for him to find himself and his love of Judaism. Because of these experiences, Rabbi Meyer is acutely interested in teen and young adult engagement, both in the synagogue and beyond its walls.
Rabbi Meyer attended The Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science before his journey to the rabbinate. He taught religious school and Hebrew school at Temple Israel in Columbus, Ohio while earning his degree, involvement that led to a full-time youth professional position upon graduation. As a youth group advisor in the NFTY-OV region, Rabbi Meyer rubbed elbows with a fantastic group of rabbinical student and soon enrolled at the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. While at HUC, he participated in summer programs with Jewish day camps, the U.S. Army, and the Chautauqua Institution, and served as the rabbinic intern at Wise Temple, an 1,800-family congregation in Cincinnati.
His greatest accomplishment in life, by far, is marrying, Rabbi Emily Meyer. Emily is currently the NFTY-NW Regional Advisor and oversees the teen philanthropy programs at the Seattle Jewish Federation. They were married in November, 2011.
"My favorite metaphor for Jewish life is that of a waterfront, with docks of all shapes and sizes protruding into the water. Each person is looking for a dock upon which to rest, and should-and will!-continue searching until they find the perfect fit. As a rabbi and as a congregation, I believe it to be my/our responsibility to offer many creative, diverse entryways into the Jewish community so that everyone can find their place."
Executive Assistant to the Clergy, 206.315.7394 • ckallmeyer@tdhs-nw.org
