Hazzan Devorah Tucker Fick

Hazzan Devorah Tucker Fick was ordained as both a Hazzan and Mashpi’ah by the AOP in 2023, and continues to pursue Rabbinic Smicha and an M.A. in Jewish Studies at The Academy for Jewish Religion, New York. She is an active member of both the Michigan Board of Rabbis and Michigan Board of Cantors, as well as a founding member of the Reform Cantors and Cantorial Soloists of Canada. Devorah grew up the daughter of a Baptist minister, an upbringing which has led to deep commitment in interfaith work in her community, where she serves as a member of the Interfaith Group of Windsor and Essex County in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and as a current and active member of the Board of Directors of Iona College, the interfaith college at the University of Windsor. Before answering the call to serve the Jewish People, Devorah was an officer in the United States Air Force for seven years, commanding troops in Texas, Georgia, and Iraq. She was also a Professor of Aerospace Studies for two years at Michigan State University. Currently Devorah is the Spiritual Leader (Kol Bo) of a vibrant, warm, growing community: Congregation Beth El in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, where she serves with wonder and gratitude that God has led her to this holy work in a kahal filled with love and joy for Judaism and one another. Devorah is married to Jim, and they are parents to 4 teenagers/young adults: Ethan, Ryan, Ellie, and Sophianna.