Temple Judea Rabbi Todd Chizner recently received an honorary doctorate from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in recognition of his 25 years of service as clergy. 

 “I cannot adequately describe the extraordinary blessing and privilege of these 25 years,” Chizner said. “I am overwhelmed every time I pause and think about all that I have experienced, all that I have learned, and especially all the people who have been part of this journey.

To help celebrate the recognition, Cantor Deborah Jacobson led children from the religious school to honor Chizner with songs and readings.