WHO WE ARE

Own Your Judaism gives people an opportunity to chart their own Jewish path. We guide people on their journey, help people identify what is missing in their Jewish lives, and build community around it. Own Your Judaism helps people activate their Jewish energy and be active agents on their own religious path.

A registered non-profit organization, Own Your Judaism is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and serves an international community. We host in-person, online, and hybrid programs, including learning, celebrating, life-cycles events, and coaching.

WHO IS THE MINDFUL RABBI

Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi, seamlessly blends ancient Jewish wisdom with contemporary mindfulness practices. Through his teachings, writings, and workshops, he continues to influence and lead the conversation on mindful living within and beyond the Jewish community. He also speaks, hosts livestream conversations, and offers Jewish Life Coaching and organizational consultation. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Rabbi Steigmann is a proud father of two children, loves sports, is passionate about living gratefully, and enjoys almost all puzzles and games.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brian King

Debbie Callif

Nancy Ettenheim

PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Andrew Parr is the Founder of Angry Olive Consulting, an Executive Coach, Advisor, Consultant, and Business Leader with 30 years of experience.  His education includes a BA in Psychology and History from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee along with a JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Andrew is a Certified Coach through the Coach Training Alliance, Certified Independent Color Code Trainer, and a Member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), Project Management Institute (PMI), Right Question
Institute (RQI), and the Advisory Board for Customer Experience at The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder

Andrew’s areas of focus include understanding how people show up for themselves & others, critical thinking & questioning, organizational skills development & efficiency, implementation of strategy, tactics, process & policy deployment, and recognizing individual potential, talent development & retention.

Andrew resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife Jody and their dog Cooper.  His professional experiences include work across multiple national markets.  Andrew believes strongly in volunteerism and giving back to his community.  As such has served as the Past President of the Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Scleroderma Foundation.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGER

Alexander (Xander) Schmelzling, a videographer and photographer, has recently joined Own Your Judaism as its social media content manager. In this position, he manages OYJ's online presence, as well as plans, coordinates, and creates content that gets put out on all social media platforms. Xander is skilled in Photography, Filmmaking, Graphic Arts, Social Media Management, and Content Editing. Xander is a current senior at Nicolet High School, and will soon be going to college for Film and Television. Xander has also recently become an Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts of America's highest award. Xander enjoys backpacking, hiking, sailing, and being behind a camera.
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