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Rabbi Philip "Flip" Rice
 Rabbi Philip “Flip” Rice was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Miami, Florida. A graduate of the University of Virginia (1992) with a major in History, Flip holds a Masters in Western Religious Thought and Spirituality from Florida State University (1996). He received his Masters in Hebrew Letters in 1999, and was ordained from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 2001.
As a student at the college, Flip spent time living in Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York City. While in California, he served Congregation Havurim in Temecula, Temple Beth El in Santa Maria, and Temple Judea in Tarzana. In New York, Flip worked at Borough Park Progressive and at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Upon ordination in 2001, Flip assumed the position of Assistant and then Associate Rabbi at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle, Washington.
He is passionate about several aspects of his rabbinate, including innovative worship, teaching how ancient texts can still speak to us today, and staying present while administering pastoral care. He also enjoys sailing, yoga, and spending time with his wife and three children.
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