“From the beginning of the pre-marriage process until the last moment of the event itself, we knew we were in excellent hands. Rabbi Adam is personable and insightful, scholarly and empathic, warm and wise. We wanted to prepare for our wedding with a series of probing conversations that would make the ceremony more meaningful, for ourselves and for our guests — and we got exactly what we wanted. Rabbi Adam listened so patiently and guided our discussions so subtly that we never felt pressured or uncomfortable; and yet, somehow, he led us toward questions — about our relationship with each other, our relationships with our families, our relationship to Judaism, and our expectations about the future — that we would not have discussed so thoroughly if not for his guidance. These are conversations that continue to inform our approach to marriage. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.”

— Andrew and Sarah, wedding couple

“My work with Adam has been essential to my development... The questions he asks, the connections he draws between details I shared years ago and what’s most alive for me now, have helped me craft a more contemplative and embodied spiritual practice and develop a more personal relationship with God. He has provided grounding, an anchor when I have felt uncertain. Above all, he has helped me articulate what questions are most urgent for me at each stage of my growth and what inner resources I can draw on to seek answers.”

— Lisa, spiritual direction client

“Working with Adam over the past year has been a joy, a grounding rod, and a catalyst for inner growth. Each session, he meets me where I am (Jewishly, humanly, queerly), and helps me tune into Gd's presence in that space. Over our time together, Adam has helped me nurture a prayer practice, work with elemental energies, and make meaning of dreams. And when my spirit just needs to vent, or pause, or simply ask why, he holds space for that, too. I would absolutely say that my relationship with Gd has grown deeper and broader through our time together.”

— Yaakov, spiritual direction client

“Rabbi Adam devoted ample time and abundant energy to helping us plan our wedding ceremony. His thoughtful solicitation allowed us to create an authentic ritual that expressed who we are as individuals, who we are together, and who we hope to become. Its not everyday that one gets to be a part of shaping a Jewish ceremony that is inclusive, intimate and filled with ecstatic joy, but Rabbi Adam brought these elements into our work effortlessly. We can’t recommend him highly enough.”

— Micah and Ted, wedding couple

“Rabbi Adam worked with us over the course of months to plan a meaningful and moving ceremony that fit exactly who we were as individuals and a couple. The intention and thought that he put into every step of the process, including on the actual wedding day, was extraordinary!”

— Janson and Adam, wedding couple

“I was blown away with Rabbi Adam’s presence and poise. He did a magnificent job of setting the scene, explaining the Jewish rituals, making it sacred, making it fun, and making the ritual accessible to the entire room…. I know that his words helped each person in the audience appreciate what they already know and love about the newlyweds and manage to learn something new about them.”

— Nathaniel, wedding guest

“Rabbi Adam’s presence with us came at a time of challenges around political issues on campus and in our nation, and his pastoral presence was vital to many students, faculty and staff. He introduced a number of study programs, including Judaism and Justice, Jewish Meditation, and Torah and Tea. He was an active partner with the other religious advisors as part of the Interfaith team, and collaborated in a number of initiatives with the Intercultural Center, the Women’s Resource Center, and the Black Cultural Center.”

— Joyce (Director of Religious Life), and Shá (Dean of Diversity and Inclusion) at Swarthmore College

“Adam’s presence in my life was a true gift, allowing me to grow spiritually, and to deepen my connection to Judaism in a personally meaningful way. He was accepting, encouraging, compassionate, wise, Jewishly knowledgeable, and supportive.... I felt blessed — understood, spiritually expanded, and grateful for our work together. Adam’s ability to listen, and to create a m’kom kodesh, a holy and safe place for exploring personal spiritual issues, is remarkable!”

— Deborah, spiritual direction client

“Rabbi Adam has left an indelible mark at and on our synagogue and all of us who have the pleasure to learn with and from him. I particularly enjoyed the learning sessions he led for parents, on Saturday mornings, during Hebrew School. They were always very thoughtful and never failed to get some very animated conversations going. More often than not, the parents in the discussions would take the conversation far away from the originally-planned route, but we always learned a lot, from each other, from him and from the text.”

— Alex, synagogue parent

“Moving with…Rabbi Adam was deep and gentle. [He held] participants with delicate deliberacy, creating spacious freedom for individual spiritual expression inside a vessel of trust. If you’ve been looking for a whole-body prayerful exhale and a return to the basics, move with [this rabbi] awhile.”

— Arielle, Movement Minyan participant