March 13, 2010   27 Adar 5770
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OUR CLERGY  

 

 Rabbi Josh Breindel

Temple Anshe Amunim is delighted to welcome Rabbi Josh to our family!

  

Raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Rabbi Josh received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Legal Studies from Brandies University in 1997. 

 

A gifted educator, singer and storyteller, Rabbi Josh worked as assistant education director at Temple Shir Tikvah in Winchester,  Massachusetts for six years, and taught at the Prozdor School of Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts for six years.  While at Hebrew College in Boston, Rabbi Josh earned two Master's Degrees, in Jewish Studies in 2002 and Jewish Education in 2003.  Rabbi Josh was ordained by the Hebrew College of Boston in May 2009.

 

Rabbi Josh lives in Pittsfield with his wife, Stephanie Bennett, and they are delighted to be part of the Jewish community of the Berkshires and Temple

Anshe Amunim.

 

Rabbi Josh can be reached by email at Rabbijosh@rnetworx.com ,

or by calling the Temple's office at (413) 442-5910.

 

 

Harold Salzmann, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus

 

Rabbi Emeritus Harold I. Salzmann has been a rock to our congregation, serving us and the Berkshire Jewish community for 55 years. 

 

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Rabbi Salzmann received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Ohio University, and was ordained a Rabbi at the Hebrew Union College's Cincinnati campus in 1950.  A veteran of the armed forces, Rabbi Salzmann served as an army chaplain during the Korean War.

 

Rabbi Salzmann was engaged to serve Temple Anshe Amunim in 1954, and during his thirty year tenure as the Temple's Rabbi, the congregation constructed it's new Temple on Broad Street in Pittsfield.  In 1975, Rabbi Salzmann was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree from the Central  Conference of American Rabbis.  Rabbi Salzmann led the congregation until 1984, when upon his retirement was designated Rabbi Emeritus.

 

Rabbi Salzmann is a dedicated member of Pittsfield's Rotary Club, the Monday Evening Club, Phi Beta Kappa, and is a life member of the Society of Israel Philatelists.  Rabbi Salzmann is currently serving on a board established by the City of Pittsfield to restore the war memorial structure on Colt Road.

 

Rabbi Salzmann lives in Pittsfield with his wife, Audrey, and together they have two grown children and five grandchildren.
OUR STAFF  
 

Alan Gold, D.D.S., Musical Director

 

Dr. Alan Gold, a versatile and gifted musician and composer, has been the Temple's music director and accompanist since 1995.  In addition to providing piano accompaniment for our Shabbat services, Alan also directs the Temple's Adult Volunteer Choir, a dedicated group of singers who enrich the High Holidays and special events with beautiful song.  Among the many programs Alan has performed for and directed at the Temple include our Chanukah parties, Religious School Shabbat, and our annual Purimspiel.

When Alan isn't seated at his keyboard delighting our ears with beautiful song, he practices dentistry in Pittsfield and plays for many local bands and organizations.

Keren Weiner, Office Manager

Keren Weiner began as Office Manager in November and quickly put her skills and experience to work.  Keren is an indispensable part of our team as she handles much of the work which allows for services and events to run smoothly.  When you call the Temple's office, Keren's friendly voice is the first you will hear.

 

Keren's responsibilities include coordinating our monthly bulletin, ensuring smooth operations within the faciltiy, and working in conjunction with the Jewish Federation to publicize programming and events.  She is our guide in maintaining the various and sundry tasks necessary to maintain the vitality of the congregation.

 

Keren is a native of Iowa lives in Monterey.  Her careers in the Berkshires have included grant writing and nonprofit administration.

 

Keren can be reached by calling the Temple at (413) 442-5910, or by email at templeoffice@rnetworx.com.

   

 

     


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