I’m climbing the second mountain of life, reimagining both my commitment as a force for good and my dedication to professional excellence- each passionately forged & practiced ascending the first mountain. In this spirit, I aim:First, to leverage 25 years of versatile, evergreen leadership contributions as a Reform rabbi. On the first mountain, I secured sound footing thanks to a rich, varied array of spiritual, educational, entrepreneurial, and executive experience. Along the way, I have inspired & empowered people of all ages to make life & Judaism matter, supporting them in self-discovery & soul-nourishment - be it their practice of mentschlikeit (inner force for good), their pursuit of justice, or simply feeling more comfortable & confident in their own skin. I’ve also demonstrated a love for Torah & a healing spirit, which has helped nurture and transform sacred, engaged, inclusive, pluralistic communities - each committed to cultivating kavvanah (spiritual intention), lifelong learning & shared Jewish growth. And...Second, to apply what I have learned so far (or understood more clearly) on the second mountain- lessons in resilience & reinvention; in patience & adaptation; in flourishing & sustainability. My new climb is less about being ambitious & more about being real, less about being great & more about bringing moral imagination. The energy that girds my steps is the confluence of flourishing (how to live a good life) & sustainability (how to keep our planet and all its inhabitants resilient, enduring, more just, and whole). I prefer a more grounded mission: to embrace my evolving vocation with greater integrity and humility: “no more than my space; no less than my place.” Accordingly, I seek to…a) build a good name & live more authentically in pursuit; b) add spaciousness and thickness to my covenantal relationships (my family, my God, my community & my own well-being); c) serve alongside others inspired by a robust, well-integrated commitment to flourishing, sustainability & courageous creativity; and, d) expand my mind & heart, deepen my knowledge & empathy, model any adaptability required of me going upward & onward, and share whatever wisdom I acquire along the way. I remain down-to-earth, relatively relaxed (in a laid-back SoCal sort of way), and occasionally (if not accidentally) humorous. My friendly, kind & welcoming style encourages team-building, collaboration and belonging - a collective force for good. Let’s make our world a better place!!😎❤️Please message me here or email me (craigmarantz@gmail.com). Thanks