SENIOR RABBI
Rabbi Joshua's passion is often described as "infectious," "contagious," and "deeply inspiring." In addition to serving as our Senior Rabbi, he is also adjunct faculty at Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI) and The King's University.
He is the author of numerous articles and two biblical commentaries, John’s Three Letters: On Hope, Love, and Covenant Fidelity (2019) and Jude: On Faith and the Destructive Influence of Heresy (2014).
He is currently completing a doctorate in early rabbinic literature at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, holds a MA in Rabbinic Writings from MJTI, and a BA in Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations and Biblical Studies from UCLA. He is an accredited Jewish educator, has studied in various Jewish institutions, including an Orthodox yeshiva in Europe, and is ordained by the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations and the Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council.
Rabbi Joshua also serves as President of the Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council and on the Administration Committee for the International Messianic Jewish Alliance. Prior to his appointment at Simchat Yisrael, he served congregations in California and Maryland.
He is an avid mountain biker, loves the outdoors, and he and his wife have two sons.