Ian Perry graduated from the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara with a BA in Literature, emphasis in Creative Writing. As an undergraduate, his poetry was published in the student publication Into The Teeth of The Wind.
Chaplain Adam B. Ruditsky, BCC holds a degree in Composing and Arranging from Dick Grove School of Music in LA (1982), and attended two Christian liberal arts schools, receiving a BA in Religion (MBI, Chicago, 1994) and an MA in Intertestamental/New Testament Studies (ATS New York, 2006).
Rabbi Cantor Marcelo Gindlin has published several scholarly papers in the field of music therapy and has presented at international conferences and seminars.
Rabbi Arthur Stern is the rabbi and spiritual leader of Temple Israel. He earned an MBA and a master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology, a Doctorate in Psychology, as well as a master’s degree in Rabbinic Studies.
Jonah Herbert Sanderson, who received his Masters in Jewish Studies from the AJRCA, is a Professional Chaplain with the National Association of Jewish Chaplains.
Cantor Abby Gostein received her ordination and Master’s Degree in Jewish Sacred Music from AJRCA in May, 2021. She holds a BA in Psychology from Yale University and an MA in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas, Austin.
Jacqueline Rafii is delighted to join the Valley Beth Shalom family as its new Cantor, working alongside Cantors Baron and Fox. Cantor Rafii brings her vision for building, engaging, and invigorating Jewish community through uplifting music, creative initiatives, and spiritual leadership.
Getting ready for High Holy Days – Please check out this beautiful rendition of Or Zarua by Cantor Marsha Attie
Author Sigal Samuel posted an article on Deuteronomy 22:5, which addresses the Biblical prohibition against cross dressing.
As we approach the High Holy Days, please check out this video recorded by Rabbi Cantor Cheri Weiss entitled “Holy, Holy, Holy” for Yom Kippur.