Rabbis 2015
As Temple B’nai Sholom’s sole full-time employee, Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar is an administrator, spiritual leader, teacher, event planner, media spokesperson, and parent. With that many hats, there’s barely room for a kippah, yet she’s also a leader in the wider community. “Welcoming the stranger” sounds easy in principle; it’s a lot more difficult when many…
I served with Rabbi Leslie Gutterman first as cantorial soloist, and later, as ordained cantor. He was my first and most profoundly influential mentor, and I know that other rabbis and cantors who served with “Rabbi Les” would make this same claim. His remarkable capacity for kindness, patience, humor, insight and true menschlichkeit make Rabbi…
Rabbi Evan Jaffe gives a voice to those who go ignored or have been abandoned. Flemington Jewish Community Center’s humble spiritual leader is a champion of compassion and justice for all. In March, he will be recognized by Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc. for his work with people with dementia and for mentoring new caretakers. He…
Greensboro, North Carolina has one of the most vibrant Southern Jewish communities — because of Rabbi Fred Guttman. My adult children, mentored by him, have rock-solid Jewish identities despite a Bible Belt rearing. He is rabbi to our entire community, leading interfaith events, taking clergy to Israel, and holding forums on expanding Medicaid. His leadership…
Since moving to Nashville, Tennessee and joining The Temple: Congregation Ohabai Shalom two years ago, we never cease to be amazed by Rabbi Mark Schiftan and his team at this shul we are proud to call home. Rabbi Schiftan is a genuinely warm person with an engaging personality and a great sense of humor. What…
In addition to serving all the pastoral needs of a Reform congregation, which counts over 300 families, Rabbi Hochberg-Miller’s leadership drives the Ventura Interfaith Ministerial Association, bringing together the clergy of over 15 denominations representing almost every faith community in the county, including the Chumash Native Americans, many Christian denominations, and Eastern faiths. With the…
Rabbi Eytan Yammer has shown us that leadership does not require perfection. He and his family are committed to remaining with this community for the long haul even as many other rabbis leave for bigger and better opportunities. He brings stability, tolerance and openness to a community where it would otherwise be in short supply….
Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose is someone who learns from others and has a way of giving just the right message to each individual for every occasion. His d’var Torah each Shabbat is inspiring and teaches a meaningful lesson. In addition, he is actively involved in the Jewish and interfaith community. Rabbi Rose recently underwent brain…
Studied at Porat Yeshiva in Jerusalem and ordained by Rabbi Maimon, Seattle, Washington Our rabbi, Daniel Hadar, is known in the Sephardic community as “The Miracle Rabbi.” Our congregation of 600 families was about to close when we met this rabbi. In three years, he has brought the youth of our community back to synagogue….
Rabbi Valerie Lieber is a constant source of new ideas and fun. She takes Hebrew school students all over to bring Jewish history and values alive. My kids have volunteered at soup kitchens and collected tzedakah outside Trader Joe’s. Rabbi Val was instrumental in combining three junior services with the main congregational service. Now old…
Rabbi Morris Allen has been our rabbi for nearly 30 years. He has overseen the growth of our synagogue from about 50 families to nearly 400 families. Our members are very committed, with about 250 people regularly attending Shabbat morning services. But Rabbi Allen’s real impact has been on our lives. He has shown us…
