Beth-El Synagogue (Portuguese: Sinagoga Beth-El) is a synagogue in the city of So Paulo, Brazil. Rabbi Newburge is currently a rabbi at Main Line Reform Temple. Nate is proud and grateful to continue his journey at CBE. For 28 years Rabbi Weider served as the Senior Rabbi at CBE. Rabbi Holz was born and educated in Cape Town, South Africa, where he received a B.A. Contact Dafna atdweintraub@tbegreatneck.org. Most recently, she has been teaching writing to college students and raising funds for public schools. My accomplishments at Temple Beth Elohim include creating a thriving community of Families with Young Children, reimagining the Bar/Bat Mitzvah process, forming a diverse Israel Connection. She and her husband reside in Syosset, where they are active in their synagogue and Jewish education on Long Island. Join us and discover why we're more than just a house of worship - we're a family! She then earned an M.A. ", "City and Suburban News; New-York. At this time the origins of the membership began to change, as Jews of Eastern European descent started joining the congregation. [43] Lyons went on to serve the congregation for 37 years, until his death in 1939 at the age of 71. A Notable Celebration in Synagogue Beth Elohim Today. He most recently served for five years as Kane Street Synagogues Engagement Director. [3] Romanesque features included the fenestrations, while a prominent Art Deco feature was "the figure of Moses and the Tablets of Law, emphasizing the corner of the roof parapet. [82] The conference led to the formation of the anti-Zionist American Council for Judaism, "the only American Jewish organization ever formed for the specific purpose of fighting Zionism and opposing the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. He joined Rabbi Eugene J. Sack in 1978, just as the Brownstone Revival movement hit Park Slope. "[55] The names of major figures from the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) were inscribed on the Garfield Place facade, and the Biblical verses "SHOW ME THY WAYS O LORD TEACH ME THY PATHS GUIDE ME" (Psalms 25:45) on the Eighth Avenue facade. In 1942 the Central Conference of American Rabbis had abandoned its former anti-Zionist stance, and adopted a resolution favoring the creation of a Jewish army in Palestine, to fight alongside other Allied armies, and under Allied command. Men and women sat together, unlike the traditional separate seating, and services were conducted in German and Hebrew. Kaiserman JCC. Our tours are limited to small groups in order to allow parents a first-hand experience in our classrooms and personal conversations our staff. Zach has been involved in Jewish engagement, education, and staff development for more than 15 years, and he is excited to build on that experience in joining the CBE team and serving our Brooklyn community. He holds a B.S. I believe it to be the religion of the Jewish future, while I regard orthodoxy as a survival that may have a galvanized life now and then, but on the whole is doomed. ; Answer Central Conference on Scope of Their Work", "Jewish College Center. [42], Taubenhaus left the congregation in 1901, and the following year Alexander Lyons was hired as the congregation's first American-born rabbi. Prior to Cantorial School, Cantor Rudnick was a tenured teacher in the Oakland Public School District in NJ. [19][20] The new building was dedicated on March 30, 1862,[19] and the congregation became known as "the Pearl street synagogue". In 1911, with the assistance of Jacob Schiff, Julius Rosenwald, and Simon Bamberger, he founded a Jewish farm colony in Utah, and during World War I he was "said to be the first Jewish chaplain in the United States Army to serve on foreign soil". They have two daughters, Abby and Janine. [10], In 1970, the congregation again encountered difficulties, "faced with dwindling membership and bleak prospects". [90] In 1997 the synagogue began its "Kadimah Capital Campaign", which was intended to raise funds to repair and renovate the buildings. [84], After the war, Beth Elohim allowed women to become full members, granting them full voting privileges and allowing them to hold office. 90 HASELL STREET| CHARLESTON, SC29401 | 843-723-1090, Privacy Policy She has served as Assistant Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El of New York, as Hillel Director and Jewish Chaplain at Adelphi University, and on the Jewish Studies faculties of Molloy College and the New York Theological Seminary. Leslie spends her free time exploring Prospect Park, swing dancing, and watching nerdy TV with her cat, Zena. [2][46] Construction began in 1909[3] and completed in 1910. Before his career in synagogue management, Mark was in the for-profit worldin Atlanta for over 25 years. Directed all branch activities including creation of cost . During that time she served in leadership positions at the URJ Eisner Camp, the URJ Kutz Camp, and the NFTY in Israel summer program. [96] In April of that year, Beth Elohim was listed by Newsweek as one of America's 25 "Most Vibrant" Jewish congregations. [96] The day before the holiday, the synagogue was picketed by members of the Westboro Baptist Church, who shouted antisemitic and anti-gay slogans. [33] Despite his illness, Mosche lived until age 75, dying on November 3, 1911. The First Combined Picnic to be Held in Prospect Park. He was ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York, where he was a Tisch Fellow. Rabbi Weider and Rosalie continue to reside in Brooklyn, New York. facilities@kkbe.org, KAHAL KADOSH BETH ELOHIM Since that time, in partnership with KKBEs dedicated lay leadership and staff, the congregation has expanded its adult education offerings, made multiple trips to Israel and other worldwide destinations, welcomed dynamic scholars and artists in residence, and deepened its involvement in social justice. He also worked as a rabbinic intern for congregations in Lafayette, LA, Jackson, TN and Natchez, MS. His Rabbinic thesis was entitled From Jerusalem a Remnant Shall Go Out: The Siege of Jerusalem in Biblical Times and the Twentieth Century. He still has a fondness for biblical and American Jewish history. Rabbi Holz and his wife, Judy, have three adult daughters and four grandchildren, and they reside in Los Angeles. We understand today might not be a happy day for everyone - please know that your clergy team is available if you need comfort this Mothers Day (or any day) See MoreSee Less, Photos from MLRT: Main Line Reform Temple-Beth Elohim's post See MoreSee Less, This Saturday, May 13, hear To Be Certain Of The Dawn and Arnold Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden (Peace on Earth), performed by Singing City, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Girls Choir, and Philharmonia at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. At that time the pulpit was also rebuilt, so that the rabbi and cantor had separate pulpits. In May 2022, she gathered 55 women rabbis of all denominations to meet with the mayor to change the face of Jewish leadership in New York. Contemporary newspaper accounts generally refer to him as "Dr. G. Taubenhaus" (e.g. Member Engagement & Program Manager. [87][89], In the 1980s and 1990s Beth Elohim's buildings were repaired and refurbished a number of times. On any given Shabbat, youll find Rabbi Timoner speaking about our purpose as Jews and human beings, the moral challenges of our times, the ways we need each other, and awakening to the spiritual aspect of our lives. She attributes the foundation of who she is as a person and leader to her involvement within the URJ Camping and Youth Programs. Rabbi Anthony David Holz assumed the spiritual leadership of KKBE in August,1992 and transitioned to Rabbi Emeritus in August of 2010. In 2019, Zach returned to Central Synagogue to serve as Chief of Staff. Previously, Philip was a Chaplain Intern at The Univ ersity of Vermont Health Network and also held positions at Emory University, Congregation Kehillath Israel, JChoice. Amy comes to MLRT with 25+ years of experience in the Philadelphia Jewish community. Sheri ArbitalJacoby brings more than three decades ofextensive print and digital publishing experience to her communications position. Temple Staff - Temple Beth Elohim, New York. [93], Weider retired as senior rabbi in 2006, after 28 years of service. Ross also spent six years working for the Jewish Community High School at Gratz College. Temple Beth Elohim is a warm and inclusive congregation, dedicated to creating a sacred community engaged in joyful and meaningful Jewish life. [65], Isaac Landman, a graduate of Hebrew Union College, joined Lyons as rabbi of Beth Elohim in 1931. in accounting from Brooklyn College in 1985. laura@kkbe.org, B'nai Mitzvah Coordinator shula@kkbe.org, Stacey Grimes [29] The combined congregation, which would purchase new premises, would have 150 members; members would be refunded half the purchase price of the pews in their existing buildings. Before coming to CBE, he graduated from Goucher College with a B.A. Sacred exterior spaces that extend the physical and spiritual boundaries of the synagogue . [13] A shamash (the equivalent of a sexton or beadle) was also hired for $75 a year. Under his leadership, CBE grew to become the largest and most active Reform synagogues in Brooklyn. Prior to CBE, she worked in marketing and development at Lead Guitar, a music education nonprofit. Temple Beth-El of Great Neck 5 Old Mill Road, Great Neck, NY 11023 516-487-0900 info@tbegreatneck.org, Privacy Policy Before moving back to NYC, Rabbi Kolin was national Co-Director of the Union for Reform Judaisms Just Congregations, then the community organizing arm of the Reform Movement, and lead organizer and a founder of Reform CA (now RAC-CA), a statewide campaign of Reform congregations to work for a more just and compassionate California. AMERICANS FIRST, HE SAYS Conspicuous American Loyalty the Best Defense Against Intolerance Strictly Jewish Movements a Mistake", "Preachers Expose Tenement Evils; Bishop Greer and Rabbis Wise and Lyons Find Rooms Overcrowded Dark, Unsanitary", "Rabbis Convene Here. Her educational philosophy aligns with a progressive approach to education which proudly provides students, educators, and communities with a foundation for transforming our world in big and small ways. During her tenure, Alison has re-imagined and re-oriented all levels of community education, doubled student enrollment and dramatically increased adult education participation. Nick is a NYC native who spent his middle school and high school years in Park Slope, and is a proud graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School. [3][4] These two buildings were contributing properties to the Park Slope historic district, listed as a New York City Landmark district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. She lives in Great Neck with her husband and two young daughters. She received rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion, from which she also holds a Master of Arts in Hebrew Literature, a Doctor of Ministry, and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Zach began his career as an elementary school teacher in the New York City public schools. [80] They planned "for a meeting of non-Zionist Reform Rabbis to discuss the problems that confront Judaism and Jews in the world emergency", to be held in Atlantic City. He worked with Bishop David Greer and Rabbi Stephen Wise to expose conditions in New York's tenements,[58] dissociated himself from Tammany Hall candidates,[59] tried to secure a re-trial for Leo Frank,[60] and opposed some of the views of Samuel Gompers. 2001 - 20032 years. She is known as an enterprising leader with a proven ability in community engagement, fund development, strategic marketing and leading organizations through periods of change. [10] The congregation succeeded in convincing the bank to re-negotiate its mortgage,[4] and reduce the outstanding loan, and Max Koeppel led a drive to pay it off completely. Business operation, critical thinking and decisive action. Joy has been responsible for the oversight and management of office facilities and personnel at several New Yorkarea corporations. Gan Elohim Early Learning Center. Our Clergy and Staff Clergy Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet, a native Long Islander, grew up in Sayville and graduated from Brandeis University in 2000. She has served on its board since its inception, most recently as co-President. Ross has been a force on the Jewish music scene, playing for congregations, camps, and youth groups around the country. She has served on its board since its inception, most recently as co-President. The nearby Old First Reformed Churchwith which Beth Elohim had had close ties since the 1930soffered its premises for the holiday (Sunday night and Monday), and accommodated over 1000 worshipers. For the last ten years, she served as a school director or administrator for different private schools or early childhood centers in NYC and Bala Cynwyd, PA. [19][22] Sufficient numbers of new members did not, however, materialize, and the congregation was forced to give up its new building, forfeit its $4,000 (today $93,000) deposit, and return to the Pearl Street building. [4][18] The synagogue had 106 members and annual revenues of around $8,000 (today $280,000), and its Sunday School had approximately 300 pupils. Rabbi Greg Kanter was ordained from the Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion upon completion of his studies in Jerusalem and Cincinnati, Ohio in 1993. As a SEIT, she lent her special education expertise to classroom teachers and families while working to support students in a variety of preschool settings, including the ECC. Members of Beth Elohim stated it was "the first Torah in New York City to be completed by a woman". Music has always been a dominant source of her inspiration in life. The basement held classrooms, an auditorium, and administrative offices, and behind the Torah ark was a combination Rabbi's study/Board meeting room. In 2016, Rabbi Alexander was awarded the John H. Gillison Award for Racial Healing by the South Carolina Christian Action Council, the first female and the first Jewish recipient of the award. Throughout her training and practice as a rabbi and educator - including at Temple Beth El in Dubuque, IA; Temple Isaiah in Lexington, MA; and in the Youth Department of the Union for Reform Judaism - Rabbi Alexander has sought out institutions that value creativity, inclusivity, and spirituality - all of which brought her to Kahal Kadosh . Sign up to receive emails from CBE and stay up to date about what's happening in our community! Stu is a past vice president of Temple Beth Elohim, which later merged with North Shore Synagogue. Prior to joining TAE, Donna worked at Malibu Jewish Center as their first teacher then went on to be the Director of the Early Childhood at Temple Beth Shir Shalom in Santa Monica for 10 years. Prior to that she spent 20+ years working for magazine publishers, including Time Inc, Conde Nast, and Rodale Press. Rabbi Weider retired from this position in 2016. [71], During the Great Depression synagogue membership decreased significantly; experiencing financial difficulties,[4] the congregation stopped paying its mortgage. [106], Not to be confused with Beth Elohim, founding member of the, "Alexander Lyons" redirects here. ", "Enterprise Zone. [37] Beth Elohim subsequently split the offices of cantor and rabbi, hiring G.[38] Taubenhaus as rabbi and the Mauritz Weisskopf as cantor. Having volunteered for the American Conference of Cantors in several capacities since his own HUC student years, Cantor Breitzer was elected to the ACC board in 2015 and to the officer team in 2016. Katie began her teaching career at the Little Room program at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as a classroom teacher and after completing her masters degree in Special Education, she joined the staff at Rivendell in 1996 as a Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT). Rabbi Kanter joins us with his husband Mike and their daughters, Emily and Alayna. The building was also decorated with bas-reliefs of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish and Babylonian charioteers. [23] Instead, the Pearl street building was renovated, and an organ and choir added. More recently, she hasfocusedon nonprofit accounting. Stay up to date about what's happening in the CBE community! Judy currently lives with her husband and two daughters in Woodbury, NY. In 2021, she chaired Limmud New Orleanss virtual Limmudfest. Katies work over the years has also included the provision of workshops to teachers and parents, carrying out educational evaluations, and private tutoring. Sebastian is excited to join the CBE family with two decades of administrative and educational experience. [57], The 1970s also saw a return to more traditional practices in the service, under Weider's guidance. Joy Allen isan administrative and human resources associate who works in both the religious school and the temple main office. ; Reform Rabbis Adopt Suggestion for Young Men's Association", "Retry Leo Frank, Says Rabbi Lyons; Necessary to Vindicate Courts from Charge of Yielding to Prejudice and Passion", "More Members Quit Committee; A.J. Nick joins CBE after many years in the JCC world, most recently working with the JCC Association of North America as part of the organizing team for the JCC Maccabi Games. David has overseen curriculum for 250+ students and been responsible for developing and leading innovative programs for children and families. in Government and English from Hamilton College. [35] He appealed to younger congregants, and, under his direction, the synagogue experienced a large increase in attendance. Congregation Beth Elohim After earning her Bachelor of Arts in English and Judaic Studies at The University of Arizona, Jaqui madealiyahand lived,studied and worked in Jerusalem for four years. She has participated, led, presented, and helped run conferences for Jewish musicians, clergy, educators, andmost importantlyteens. 31 Mt Ebo Rd N, Brewster, NY, United States, New York. She spent the first part of her career working in the publishing industry as a literary agent. Cantor Breitzer proudly hails from mid-Michigan and spent formative summers at Interlochen Arts Camp, later earning voice degrees from the University of Michigan and the New England Conservatory. in Elementary Education from Skidmore College, an M.A. Amelia has worn many professional hats, including stints in nonprofit development and event management at the Adopt-a-Minefield Campaign and the Fund for the City of New York. [81] 36 rabbis eventually attended the two-day conference on June 1, 1942, including Beth Israel's Landman. [85] Under his leadership, Beth Elohim opened afterschool and early childhood centers in 1978, and a day camp the following year,[86] all housed in the Temple House. For many years she has studied at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, and in July of 2016 became a Senior Rabbinic Fellow of that Institute. Originally from Oklahoma City, Evan graduated from the University of Kansas studying political science, Jewish studies, and leadership studies. She has an extensive background in preschool education, as a classroom teacher and as a special educator. She comes to us with many years of office experience. Temple Beth Elohim will have a Seder on the second night of Passover, Saturday, April 20, and all are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation. Synagogue. He is thrilled to be joining the incredible CBE community this year as rabbinic intern! "[83], Landman died suddenly in 1946,[67][68] leaving Sack to head Beth Elohim alone; Sack would eventually serve as rabbi for 35 years. Since then she has coordinated Pre-K programs for several nonprofit agencies and initiated the Project Reach Youths Universal Pre-K Program. His former cantorial interns have gone on to serve prominent communities throughout the progressive Jewish world. Prior to joining the MLRT family, Amy was the CEO of the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center and served for 10 years at the Executive Director of the Jewish Relief Agency, the largest hunger relief organization supporting the Philadelphia Jewish Community. Temple Beth Elohim's new synagogue replaced an aging facility that its congregation had long since outgrown. [30] Mosche and the rabbi of Temple Israel were to split the offices of rabbi and cantor: Baith Israel, at the time, had no rabbi. Brooklyn, NY 11215, 24/7 Life Cycle Emergency: (718) 360-4732, COPYRIGHT 2022 CONGREGATION BETH ELOHIM | Registered 501(c)(3) EIN: 11-1672755, Rabbi Rachel Timoner Distinguished as 2023 Women of Distinction, Rabbi Rachel Timoner and CBE Featured on Israeli Television, Rabbi Rachel Timoner Appears in "Martini Judaism" Podcast, CBE Co-Establishes First Reform Chevra Kadisha in NYC. in Philosophy from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and currently lives in Crown Heights. Adva has been a Brooklynite for 8 years having moved here from Westborough, MA. His second pulpit was Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington D.C. where he served as the Associate Rabbi. Contact Stu atsbowtinick@tbegreatneck.org. A talented musician, she holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Queens College and The Mannes College of Music (now renamed Mannes College the New School for Music after a move to The New School), earned an M.A. [4][36], In 1891, Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan offered Sparger a salary larger than Beth Elohim could match, and he moved there. His previous executive director roles were at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach and Temple Emanu-el in Atlanta. [43] That year the congregation had 110 member families and annual revenues of $9,259.55 (today $290,000). Rabbi Rachel Timoner is grateful and proud to serve as Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, Brooklyn. She has served as an adjunct professor of the Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles and as faculty at the Wexner Foundation. Member Terms, 2023 All rights reserved. Her career as a Jewish professional and involvement in the Jewish community began during her teen years, when she served as the membership vice president of her temple youth group.
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