Welcome To Temple Beth El!
We are excited to begin the process of finding a new Senior Rabbi following Rabbi Bitran’s retirement in July of 2026.
The Rabbi Search Committee, headed by Carolyn Nussbaum, consists of the following members: Abe Glazer, Evan Spindelman, Gail Finkelstein, Lina Spokony, Marc Brugg, Sara Ressler, Sarah Nunes, Todd Stein, Aviva Schochat, Ron Yaar, and Debbie Zeger. This group is composed of leaders and lay leaders in our congregation and greater community, and holds the Temple’s best interests at heart.
We are looking for your input in this process. Send us an email at rabbisearch@tberochester.org, fill out this form regarding necessary skills a Rabbi should possess, or stop into the office for a paper copy. We look forward to hearing from you!
The search for a new Senior Rabbi is entering the next phase with a visit from Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose on February 7 through 9.
Members of the congregation will have a chance to observe and meet Rabbi Rose at several events for all ages, including:
Friday night and Shabbat services will be streamed live on our Youtube.
Rabbi Rose has served in congregations and Jewish organizations around the world, most recently as president and CEO of the Mandel Jewish Community Center in Cleveland. Prior to that, he served as Senior Rabbinic Chair of Congregation B’nai Amoona in St. Louis for 17 years.
He has a strong history of congregational and community leadership with a focus on education, especially with Jewish youth.
We ask that you attend at least one event with Rabbi Rose and share your thoughts with us. You can provide feedback online through this form, use a printed form available in the main Temple office, or email your thoughts to rabbisearch@tberochester.org. We look forward to seeing you in shul!