Tessler, Rabbi Faith (AJRCA 2007)
I was ordained by AJRCA in 2007. Since then, I have been working as the community rabbi in Desert Hot Springs, CA, doing monthly Shabbat services as well as holiday observances.
Sommerstein (z’l), Chaplain Judith (AJRCA 2006)
Grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa. Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelors in Education. Received a Masters Degree in Counseling from Calif. State Univ. Long Beach.
Snyder, Rabbi Mindie (AJRCA 2015)
Since 2019, Rabbi Mindie Snyder has served Sun Health Senior Living Communities in Greater Phoenix, AZ as rabbi and chaplain, providing spiritual care, facilitating innovative special needs groups, and implementing educational, life cycle, and ritual services for residents and staff.
Skolnick, Rabbi Dr. Bruce (AJRCA 2016)
PhD Anatomy, UCLA, on faculty for several years
Medical School UCLA
Anesthesiology Residency UCLA
Singer, Chaplain Barbara (AJRCA 2009)
I am a free-lance chaplain, providing spiritual care to individuals and their loved ones in times of crisis, loss and sorrow.
Simerly, Rabbi Cantor Meeka (AJRCA 2009 & 2016)
Graduated AJRCA 2009, Ordained as Cantor
Worked as Cantor at Temple Emanu-El, San Jose, CA, 2006-2016
Siegel, Chaplain Adam (AJRCA 2014)
Thesis Title: RECOVERING THE JEWISH SPIRIT: Jewish Service Learning and Addiction Recovery (2014) Email: siegelab@yahoo.com
Shore, Cantor Harris (AJRCA 2008)
As multi-denominational clergy, Harris Shore has served as cantor and spiritual leader for Hollywood Temple Beth El, The Los Angeles Jewish Home Eisenberg Village in Reseda, and for Congregation Beth David in San Luis Obispo.
Sherwood, Rabbi Jay (AJRCA 2009)
Position: Rabbi
Shelby, Rabbi Arinna (AJRCA 2008)
Rabbi Arinna Shelby is a community rabbi who teaches adult education on a variety of Jewish topics, officiates at life cycle events, and provides pastoral counseling. She previously served small congregations while simultaneously working in the field of hospice and bereavement. Prior to her career as a rabbi, she worked as a psychotherapist and later as a social service and healthcare administrator. Her book, Jewish Women Speak Out, won a national distinguished publication award from the Association for Women in Psychology.