Rabbi Dan Gordon

Sermon: “Original Choice – The Empowerment of Mistakes” – Genesis 3

Rabbi Dan Gordon has served as spiritual leader of Temple Beth Torah in Humble, Texas, since 1998. Known as both a rabbi and a “maggid” (sacred storyteller), he brings unique insights from Torah, midrash, and Jewish folklore to audiences across the United States, Israel, and Australia.

Rabbi Gordon received his rabbinic ordination from the Mesifta Adath Wolkowisk Rabbinical Academy of New York in 2009. He holds a BA in Drama and Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. His diverse professional journey included directing Jewish summer camps, serving as JCC program director, working as principal of a Jewish high school, and even managing an auto parts warehouse—experiences that enriched his understanding of both Jewish and secular worlds.

Active in interfaith work, Rabbi Gordon serves as National Rabbinic Advisor for March of Remembrance, is a board member of the American Jewish Committee, and participates in the Coalition for Mutual Respect. He was elected president of OHALAH (Association of Rabbis for Jewish Renewal) in 2025 and has co-chaired the National Jewish Storytelling Network since 2006. Rabbi Gordon also serves as a chaplain, facilitating “Sacred Vocations” training for hospital staff and providing pastoral care to inmates. His ministry emphasizes storytelling, interfaith dialogue, and connecting people to the living traditions of Judaism.

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