He was ordained as a Rabbi from ALEPH, and has worked as a Hazzan. In 1996, he received his doctorate in Jewish Studies focusing on Jewish magic, at UC Berkeley. Jonathan has taught Religion and Judaic Studies for 35 years at a variety of West Coast institutions and all sorts of adult ed classes. Jonathan has been heavily involved in environmental and interfaith communal activities since the 70’s. He is the Spiritual Leader of Or haGan in Eugene Oregon.