Ben Kamin

Rabbi Ben Kamin is a nationally-known clergyman, teacher, counselor, and the author of five books on human values. He is a scholar on Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. He has led congregations in Toronto, New York City, Cleveland, and San Diego since his ordination in 1978. He has published over 200 articles about community life in newspapers around the world, ranging from The New York Times to The International Herald Tribune. He has been quoted in the Ann Landers column and in the Congressional Record. He appears frequently on radio and television and serves on several national boards dealing with community affairs and interfaith relations. He is the father of two adult children and lives in San Diego. Rabbi Kamin holds the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Hebrew Union College.

In 2007, Ben Kamin was elected to the American Society of Journalists and Authors. His newest book, "Nothing Like Sunshine: A Memoir of My High School, A Friend, and Martin Luther King", will be published in 2009 by Michigan State University Press.

Kamin was banned from the San Diego Rabbinical Association after creating, in 2004, an independent agency that services interfaith situations called "Reconciliation: The Synagogue Without Walls." [cite web|url=http://www.reconciliationresolve.com|title=Reconciliation Resolve] Kamin has auditioned on the Broadway stage and was a finalist for the position of Commissioner of Baseball in 1993.

In August, 2008, Kamin was named a national columnist ("Spiritual Life Examiner") for the National Examiner (www.examiner.com). He continues to speak and write about inclusiveness and ecumenism.

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