Rabbinical Study and Clergy Service
Markus began studying toward ordination as a rabbi and spiritual director in 2009 as part of the Jewish Renewal ordination program. After a two-year rabbinical internship, in 2011 Markus was named Associate Spiritual Leader of Temple Beth-El of City Island (New York City), New York. Markus also was named a Fellow of Rabbis Without Borders for the 2011-2012 term.
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