Congregation Beth Elohim
Rebecca S. is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education, community engagement, and organizational development. Currently serving as the Lead Educator at Congregation Beth Elohim since September 2022, Rebecca previously held roles such as Development Coordinator at The American Jewish Historical Society and Community Engagement Coordinator at Empire Clean Cities, focusing on community outreach regarding electric vehicles and clean energy. Additional experience includes positions at Paper Source, Director of Research and Community Outreach for the Shrouk El-Attar Trust, and various internships, showcasing a commitment to social justice and organizational collaboration. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from The New School.
Congregation Beth Elohim
Congregation Beth Elohim, founded in 1861, is one of the fastest growing and most vibrant synagogues in New York City. CBE, also known as Garfield Temple, was recently named “one of America’s 25 most vibrant congregations” by Newsweek, which hailed CBE for “quickly adapting to Brooklyn’s exciting, young population.” Open to people from a variety of backgrounds who honor our traditions and values, CBE serves as a hub for members and for the surrounding community as well. It is a place of worship, dedicated to honoring Jewish traditions, and also a place of learning, a place to socialize, to celebrate and to actively engage with the world, a synagogue center energizing and enriching our Jewish community through study, ritual and acts of loving-kindness.