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Rabbi Michael Zedek is Rabbi Emeritus of two great congregations: Temple B’nai Jehudah in greater Kansas City and Emanuel Congregation of Chicago.
A dedicated community activist, scholar, and teacher, Rabbi Zedek has presented in venues around the world, including South Africa, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Israel, Poland, and Russia.
A regular presenter at Rancho La Puerta (the oldest and, perhaps, best known spirituality retreat center in North America) ,he currently serves as Rabbi-in-Residence at St. Paul School of Theology (United Methodist).
He has received numerous awards, including a Fulbright-Hays Grant and a Danforth Graduate Fellowship for outstanding teaching.