“The Freedom of Awareness, Breakthrough and The Magic of ADHD in Art Form,” Heather Ryerson, Inside of Knoxville, October 3, 2023
Through listening, curiosity, paradox, story-telling, playfulness, conversation and the right gentle questions, I have helped people like you get unstuck in their creative projects and pursuits. Learning from a mythic tradition, you can capture and recapture your passion and inspiration to create fresh content. Appropriate, authentic and humble mentorship and spiritual care can help you heal from religious trauma through creative pursuits. Arts-making can recharge spiritual activists, and spiritual wisdom can inspire Creators.
Why Do Artists Need a Rabbi?
Seeking Our Spirit
with Rev. Brett Backus
Rabbi, cross-country bicyclist, Peace Corps volunteer, concert producer, chaplain, Dungeon Master, and theologian. I’ve served Heska Amuna Synagogue, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, The Last Movie Star, the Task Force on Disparities in Educational Outcomes, Community Health Council, and am the first treasurer of our Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking. In my spare time, I do yoga, read science fiction novels, and play on a soccer team. (he / they)
Rabbi, Heska Amuna Synagogue
2010 - 2022
Religious Consultant, The Last Movie Star
2016
Rabbi-in-Residence, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
2013 – 2014
Sober Counselor, Beit T’Shuvah
2008 – 2009