Are Jews strong or weak in today's world? A Jewish state exists along with a well educated and successful world Jewish community. On the other hand Jews—even in America—now face high levels of anti-Semitism. How do we synthesize, reconcile, and balance our agency and our fate at the hands of others?

Rabbi David Starr has Rabbinic Ordination from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America and holds a PhD in History and Jewish Studies from Columbia University. He was born in New York City and grew up mostly in Boston and Minnesota. He has worked in Washington D.C. and Israel, now living in Brookline, MA with his wife, Jennifer Gallop and daughters, Gabrielle and Emma. Rabbi Starr currently serves as the Rabbi at Congregation Mishkan Tefila in Brookline, MA. 

Rabbi Starr is a long-term member of the 384 Campus and has taught and led services with Campus partners throughout the years. He has a passion for Jewish history, traditions, and is a well-regarded teacher of Torah and Judaism. Rabbi Starr founded the widely popular Me’ah program, an in-depth adult learning experience studying the narrative of the Jewish people. We look forward to learning more from Rabbi Starr.