Innovative. Engaging.
Unforgettable.
Rabbi Jason Miller brings wit, wisdom, and a cutting-edge perspective to synagogues, universities, corporations, and conferences. His talks challenge audiences to see Judaism — and the world — with fresh eyes.
A Rabbi Who Thinks
Outside the Bimah
Rabbi Jason Miller is not your typical speaker. Equal parts scholar, entrepreneur, technologist, and storyteller, he draws on more than two decades of experience at the intersection of Jewish tradition and contemporary life to deliver talks that are intellectually sharp, surprisingly funny, and deeply meaningful.
Whether he’s demystifying the kosher certification industry, tracing the history of Jewish comedy from the Talmud to TikTok, or exploring how the internet is reshaping Jewish identity, Rabbi Jason leaves audiences informed, inspired, and talking long after the applause fades.
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Each presentation is tailored to your audience and occasion. Rabbi Jason is available for Shabbat programs, conferences, educational series, corporate events, and more.
How Technology Affects Jewish Life & Learning in the 21st Century
New technology has transformed the global Jewish community, allowing Jewish wisdom to transcend borders, time zones, and institutions. Once transmitted solely through the rabbi, Jewish knowledge now flows through bloggers, podcasters, and YouTube creators. Distance learning means a student in Johannesburg can receive Torah instruction from a teacher in Jerusalem — or Detroit. Participants leave with a panoramic view of how Web 2.0, social media, and digital connection have reshaped the Jewish world and what comes next.
Not Everything’s Kosher in the Kosher World
How did tin foil come to require a kosher certification? Why is NYC tap water rendered unkosher? And what does “Glatt” actually mean? Rabbi Jason Miller — founder of Kosher Michigan, one of the world’s largest non-Orthodox kosher certification agencies — takes audiences inside a multi-billion dollar industry that most Jews know surprisingly little about. He explores how the Ultra-Orthodox gained a monopoly on kashrut, the annual additions of new stringencies, and a growing Conservative rabbinical movement to bring ethics and accessibility back to the kosher table.
Jew So Funny! — A Journey Through Jewish Comedy
Why are there so many Jewish comedians? And why is the Jewish joke such a sacred part of our culture? Rabbi Jason begins in the Torah and Talmud — where humor has always lived — and takes audiences on a raucous journey through the Borscht Belt, the Golden Age of television comedy, and into the era of Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, and Jon Stewart. This presentation is laugh-out-loud funny, surprisingly educational, and illuminates a profound truth: Jewish humor has always been a survival mechanism, a social commentary, and a form of prayer.
How Jewish Teens Will Shape the Jewish Future
The times are changing in the American Jewish community, and it will be today’s teenagers and college students who define what that community looks like decades from now. Rabbi Jason presents original research and deep engagement with Jewish young people to reveal: why they don’t believe someone has to be Jewish to be Jewish, why denominations and federations no longer resonate, how they’ll redefine Jewish philanthropy, and what Israel means to the next generation. This talk is essential for anyone who cares about the Jewish future — from educators to federation leaders to grandparents.
Who Books Rabbi Jason
Synagogues & Jewish Centers
Shabbat programs, High Holiday speaker series, adult education evenings, and congregational retreats.
Universities & Hillels
Campus lectures, Hillel programming, Jewish studies departments, and interfaith dialogue series.
Corporations & Organizations
Diversity programming, leadership retreats, keynote addresses, and cultural awareness events.
Conferences & Conventions
National and regional Jewish conferences, professional development events, and federation gatherings.
Rabbi Jason Miller is one of the most engaging and thought-provoking speakers we have ever brought to our community. Our audience was riveted from start to finish.— Synagogue Program Director, Metro Detroit Read More Testimonials
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