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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.