After my ordination by Joseph H. Gelberman, an orthodox rabbi who founded the first interfaith seminary, I started Congregation Jewbilation (Jewish roots with interfaith wings). Leading a congregation led to offering life cycle ceremonies to members and the public as well as starting a Hebrew School for Jewish-interfaith families.These experiences led to blogging about religious education for an interspiritual age which ultimately led to writing. I am a frequent contributor to the Washtenaw Jewish News.

I have also published a book, BELONG TO THE WORLD BRING YOUR TRIBE: A NEW VISION FOR JUDAISM (Amazon KDP) that can be read as a guide to reimagining your religion. The book could not be more timely at this point in Jewish history and in the phenomenology of spirit.

Prior to independent teaching, I taught youth at a synagogue religious school. I also served on the board of a local Interfaith Round Table, designed interfaith educational programs for the local community and for international students attending the University of Michigan.

I enjoy personalizing wedding ceremonies to reflect the stories and cultural backgrounds as well as aspirations of each couple. I devote heartfelt time and energy to getting to know each couple, designing an outline in consultation with them, and developing it for their big day, and delivering a unique experience.

My weddings integrate rituals from different faiths, represent one or more spiriual tradition, reflect a secular path, OR deliver something new. I have worked with cllients from Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Native American, and/or Non-Religious backgrounds/interests.

My homilies develop from taking time to understand what brings and holds each couple together to tell their story. One groom's grandfather summed up his grandson's wedding as follows, “I’ve been to a lot of weddings in my life, and I mean a lot. This was the best ever by far.” - August 2021

Visit my website, zinnhouse.com, for more information.