A wise heart seeks mitzvot.
(Proverbs 18,5)

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RABBI STEVEN BURG

Honorable Menschen profile by Debra Darvick

Council of Synagogue Youth) associate
director, adores kids. "I love Judaism and
I love kids. My job enables me to
combine both of those loves," he says.
"Bn upset I can't attend anymore since I
But what makes the man and his
am beginning college.
outreach mission to teens so special is not
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only what he does from nine to five, but
also what he does off the clock.
For example, his Wednesday night
"It's a lot of fun. The atmosphere is really
relaxed. Its great.
class evolved to meet the needs of kids
who experienced last spring's March of
Tali Zechog
the Living trip with Burg. Some of the
hese teens aren't talking about a hip
students didn't want their new-found
friendships to wane, so Burg, ever on
new coffeehouse or music club.
the lookout to light fires of
They're not talking about
Jewish understanding and
a bookstore with com
Josh Kim mel and
connection, suggested the
couches and a free espresso bar Daniel S olomon study
with Rab bi Steven Burg.
gang come to his house for
either. They're talking about a
some learning and his wife
Torah class. That's right, a Torah
Rachel's fabulous cookies.
class Rabbi Steven Burg teaches in his Oak
Thirty kids showed up that first night
Park home every Wednesday evening.
and every week after that. Modestly, the
By his own admission, Burg, who is
rabbi credits his wife's baking for the
beginning his third year in the
sizable turnout. Maybe, but more likely
community as regional NCSY (National

"I love going because I can see my friends
and we can hang out and chill."
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