Rabbi Michael Zedek - Rabbi Michael Zedek

Author of Taking Miracles Seriously

Miracles are possible.

An accomplished storyteller with a refreshing, humorous voice, Rabbi Zedek draws on a range of materials including biblical tales, Indian and Japanese folklore, the works of St. Augustine, Einstein, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Groucho Marx to take readers on a truly original search for spiritual sustenance in everyday life.

Readers will learn how to identify and appreciate the miraculous in an often mundane world; how to take God seriously when much of the intellectual world doesn’t; and how to make the most out of underutilized spiritual resources such as poetry and prayer.

Heartfelt and amusing, Taking Miracles Seriously is a master course on how to craft an enriched and enriching spiritual life.

Roman Catholic Church in Kansas City Featuring Taking Miracles Seriously

Visitation Church in Kansas City, MO is honored to feature Rabbi Michael Zedek’s Taking Miracles Seriously: A Journey to Everyday Spirituality as our parish book of the year. We look forward to incorporating the wisdom and wit of his book into our church’s adult education programming this year, and we are excited to offer our parishioners the opportunity to participate in engaging conversations with this Kansas City legend and pillar of the Jewish community.

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Rabbi Zedek discussed his book on the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast hosted by Rabbi Richard Address. Watch the interview here.

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About Rabbi Zedek

Rabbi Zedek has been a spiritual leader at Emanuel Congregation in Chicago since 2004. Previously he was the chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (JFC).

During his tenure, the Federation received national awards for innovative fundraising and programming. Prior to his service at the JFC, Rabbi Zedek was the senior rabbi of Temple B’nai Jehudah in Kansas City, Missouri where he served for many years.

A dedicated community activist, scholar, and teacher Rabbi Zedek has received numerous awards including a Fulbright-Hays Grant. He was also honored by the National Conference of Christian and Jews.