My name is Rabbi Zoe McCoon (You can call me Rabbi Zoe). I am a Reform rabbi located in the California Bay Area, with deep roots in Michigan. I am the proud product of a Midwest upbringing, small Jewish communal life, and an interfaith family whose Jewish side represents the broad spectrum of Jewish practice. I am an Alumna of University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati (Go Graeters!).

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I love to walk alongside others as we search for ourselves, our beliefs, and our aspirations reflected back to us within Judaism. It is my pleasure to serve as a guide in the search for connection, relevance, comfort, joy, and fun within Jewish practice, ritual, and learning. 

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Three big passion areas for me are Music, Justice work, and Geeking Out:

• Music: I love to listen to music, I love to sing along to others' music, and I love to create music-filled experiences. These days, I channel my passion for music through Vocal performance, Guitar/Song-leading, Writing arrangements with harmonies.

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• Justice Work: I currently work as the Community Education Manager at Shalom Bayit, the Bay Area's Jewish center for domestic violence response and prevention. I am proud to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence as they seek safety and healing, and to educate the Jewish community on how we can be safer not only for survivors but for everyone. Additionally, I am an advocate for Reproductive Justice - inspired by my time working for a reproductive health clinic; and have worked on an Urban Farm in Detroit while teaching about the importance of Sustainability, Awe in Nature, Food, and Equity. 

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• ​Geeking Out: There is no better feeling than getting really into a new learning area and being energized or pulled in. I am always getting excited about new books and podcasts I am learning about - and I love to hear about what others are excited about!