Rabbi Steven C. Wernick is the Anne and Max Tanenbaum Sr. Rabbi of Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto. He was previously the CEO of USCJ, the network of 600 Conservative congregations throughout North America where he spearheaded a significant turnaround emphasizing leadership development and negotiated the Kotel Agreement with the Israeli government, yet to be implemented. Beth Tzedec is a vibrant multi-generational community providing its members with a place for prayer, spiritual guidance and growth, observance of Jewish holidays and life cycle events, lifelong learning, social and cultural programs and opportunities for Tikkun Olam, improving our world.