Rabbi
Nathan Segal
Nathan Segal is a 21st century Renaissance man. He is an
ordained Rabbi and Cantor, Artist, Musician and Naturopathic
Physician. His interests are as eclectic as his personality,
from biblical studies and ancient history to space travel,
science and technology.
Statement of Purpose
- To serve my Creator. To entertain, inspire, heal, enliven and
enlighten, to be an instrument of prayer and praise, song,
celebration, healing, consolation, and transformation.
1977 to the Present
- Rabbi and spiritual leader Shabbos Shul, the Shul of Marin
County, Marin County, California, U.S.A. Ordination: 1977 Rabbi
Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Yeshiva B'nai Or Philadelphia, Pa.
"Rabbi, Cantor, Liturgist, Artist, Healer and Counselor."
Music
- All styles - Classical, cantorial, jazz, pop, etc.; voice,
piano, guitar, flute, violin, viola, oud, and more. Playing
knowledge of all the major western orchestral instruments as
well as Indian classical instruments such as the bansuri flute,
tambura, and tabla. Composition and Arrangement. Appearing in
Concert and Celebration with Leonard Bernstein, Shlomo Carlbach,
Joseph Segal "Joseph & Nathan", Donovan, Hamza El Din, Alex
Haley, Paul Horn, Jerry Jampolsky, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Bob
Marley, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Robert Young, and many
more.
Dance
- Jazz, modern, contact improvisation
Physical Culture
- Swimming, running, yoga (Hatha, Kundalini, Bhakti & Tantra),
Tai Chi, Aikido & related chi-kung disciplines.
Healing Arts
- Studies and practice in Acupuncture, Feldenkrais, Trager,
Physical and Occupational Therapy, Shiatsu, Chiropractic, pelvic
floor release, herbs, Naturo and Allopathic medicine, massage
and meditation.
Familiar Languages
- English, Yiddish, German, Hebrew, Spanish
Art
- Oil, acrylic, water, diffraction gratings, mixed media,
texture, phosphorescents, etc., real and abstract and sculpture.
Cooking
- Middle Eastern, vegetarian, creative – eclectic
Blend Magazine Radio Interviews with Rabbi Nathan Segal