Rabbi San Francisco Bay Area

Hi,

I am Rabbi Greg Marcus,

I became a Rabbi to serve people in the San Francisco Bay Area and help them feel more connected and excited about their Jewishness.

I am an independent community rabbi, and I officiate at life cycle events and teach Torah classes.

However my priority is to speak with as many in the community as possible to discover how best I can serve you.

You can ask me anything!

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I am here to help you.

80% of Jews in the Bay Area are not affiliated with a synagogue.

I am here for you to officiate at weddings, funerals, and baby welcoming, to speak with you in your darkest moments, and to teach Torah either individually or in small groups.

Ask me about Team Chesed!

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Need a rabbi in the Bay Area? Let’s talk...

I am a different kind of rabbi, who brings experience as a scientist, stay at home father, grief counsellor and marketer to service to the community.

Whether you need someone to officiate at a ceremony, are going through a difficult time, or just want a safe place to ask some questions, I would love to talk with you.

Book a call today!

How can I support you?

Rabbi for Weddings Bay Area

Weddings

Together, we will craft a Jewish wedding that fits who you are as a couple. Queer, bipoc, interfaith and intrafaith couples are welcome. Even if you are both Jewish, chances are you approach Judaism very differently. Let's talk about your values, and how to apply this wonderful ritual to help you transform from two into one.
Rabbi for Baby Naming Ceremony San Francisco

Baby welcoming

The ceremony to welcome both your child and your new family unit into the Jewish community. Let's talk about options that suit your values. These include baby naming, Brit Milah, and Brit Am. Together we wil create the right ceremony for your family.
Rabbi for Funerals and Grief Counselling

Funerals and grief counselling

Unfortunately, American culture likes to deny death, which leaves all of us unprepared when someone close to us passes away. I love listening to stories about your loved one, even if your relationship was complex. I’ll put together a funeral and eulogy that reflects who they are, and creates a safe environment for this particularly hard step.
Torah Classes

Torah classes - adult education

I’m glad you weren’t scared off by the word “Torah.” I can not only help you begin find meaning and insight from Jewish text, I’ll empower you to use free tools on the web to investigate on your own.
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What is Team Chesed?

Team Chesed are people who share a certain sensibility that put an individual’s needs ahead of following the letter of the law.

Playing for Team Chesed means centering human relationships and supporting one another, sometimes without asking anything in return. This is an idea hidden in plain sight within Jewish texts going all the way back to the Torah.

I play for Team Chesed which informs how I show up as a rabbi and a human.

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Testimonials

“Rabbi Greg, thank you very much for your beautiful eulogy about my mom. Our family sincerely appreciated your help and guidance to honor Diane the way that she deserved. It was a pleasure meeting you and creating this eulogy with you.”

- Rachel Grilley, San Francisco

“Rabbi Greg is one of the best teachers/facilitators I have studied with.”

- Bonnie Slavitt, Development Consultant, MAT, MAed - University of Judaism, LA

"I didn't want a Rabbi for my husband's funeral, but my sister-in-law insisted. I'm so glad we found Rabbi Greg. His eulogy and the service he led perfectly captured Larry in all his complexity and it was a great comfort to me." 

- Susie Bluestone, Oakland, CA

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A Judaism that favors acts of kindness/Chesed over ritual observance is a new idea. If this resonates with you, sign up to be informed about events, classes and videos on how to live a Team Chesed life.

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Acts of kindness (Chesed) never die. They linger in the memory, giving life to other acts in return.

– Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, in From Optimism to Hope

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