Rabbi Dan has been blessed to work in just about every Jewish setting imaginable, both formal and informal. From synagogues to JCCs, Hillel on campus to BBYO conventions, Birthright Israel trips to Moishe House retreats to summer camps and everywhere in between, the one constant is his love of creating Jewish spaces that are inclusive, inspiring, substantive and relevant. A sought after life-cycle officiant, he cherishes the ability to form meaningful, lasting relationships with people.
Rabbi Dan currently serves as the Executive Director of Midwest States for Jewish National Fund-USA. He has been the CEO of a Jewish Federation and of a JCC, a rabbi at a large synagogue, and was the Founding Director of The Well: an inclusive Jewish community-building, education and spirituality initiative geared to the needs of young adults and those who haven't connected with traditional institutions.
The Well was included in both the 2017 and 2018 Slingshot Guides, highlighting the 50 most innovative and impactful organizations in the North American Jewish Community, and was featured as part of the Slingshot Fund’s inaugural “10 to Watch” list in 2020. Due to his work with The Well, Rabbi Dan was selected by The Forward as one of the most inspiring rabbis in North America, and was selected as one of four inaugural cohort members of the Open Dor Project - a competitive national accelerator for Jewish spiritual startup leaders. He is also an alumnus of the Clergy Leadership Incubator housed at Hazon.
Before founding The Well, Rabbi Dan served in a number of professional roles, and is proudest of his years of work as the Rabbi and Director of Immersive Learning for Moishe House, heading the Jewish Education department for the global leader in Jewish young adult engagement and education.
An avid basketball player, violinist, trained vocalist and Detroit sports enthusiast, Rabbi Dan is a member of OHALAH: The Association of Rabbis for Jewish Renewal, of the Michigan Board of Rabbis, of the State Bar of Michigan, and is a trained mediator who has mediated numerous disputes in various courts and dispute resolution centers. He is happiest when helping organizations find meaningful ways to connect with individuals, and helping individuals find creative ways to make Judaism relevant and meaningful in their daily lives.
Rabbi Dan makes his home in Metro Detroit (there’s no place like home!) with his spouse Miriam and their 3 rambunctious kiddos.