Rabbi Justin David

Shalom u'vracha. For the past 7 years, I have had the privilege of serving as the Rabbi of CBI, supporting a community that is spiritually vibrant, intellectually alive, morally engaged, and devoted to raising the next generation of compassionate Jews. Every so often, I follow the urge to travel, whether to Israel, India or Uganda, where I have spent time with the Abayudaya Jewish Community. I have also written several essays on various topics relating to Jewish life and social justice. Before joining CBI, I was the Assistant Rabbi at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC, after having been ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

When I am free of all responsibilities, I love to study a page of Talmud, curl up with a great book, listen to Thelonious Monk or Glenn Gould, or catch up on old Daily Show episodes. I have run the New York Marathon three times (PR 4:27:25), twice with my wife, Judy (at the finish line inabove picture). From December 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009, I will have the gift of a sabbatical, during which I hope to focus on studying the Zohar and the works of the Hasidic masters. When I am not at CBI, I can usually be found at home with my wife, Judy, and my two sons, Lior and Ezra.