Rabbi Yitz has lived a life filled with music and Judaism.
An accomplished vocalist, cellist, guitarist and cantor, he serves
as senior rabbi at Temple Beth Israel in Eugene, Oregon where he has served for nearly forty years.  

With ordination from multiple sources, including the Cantors Assembly, Baal Tefillah smicha from Reb Shlomo Carlebach z’l and rabbinic smicha from Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Reb Yitz is a boundary crosser, comfortable in many Jewish and interfaith environments.  His warmth and passionate connection with his Jewish heritage bring a rich understanding to all who share time with him.

Reb Yitz is the composer of the well known melody,
“Treasure Each Day” which is used extensively for healing
and spiritual services.  Other original melodies and nigunim are
sung throughout North America, Britain and Israel. 

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The Dedication of Hatikvah Center for Progressive Judaism in Kiev Ukraine, September, 2013.