Leadership
Meet Tamid’s Leaders
Tamid’s innovative spirit comes form the clergy, staff, and faculty of Jewish professionals who make us a unique community every day. We come form diverse backgrounds which makes us so comfortable in a post-denominational and multi-cultural setting. We all share the entrepreneurial goal of building new style of Jewish life for the purpose of continuity, societal advancement, and positive identity formation. We strive to accomplish this through learning, community building, pastoral care, and life-cycle observances. Tamid is also led by its Va’ad, or Leadership Council, made up of dedicated and talented volunteers.
Rabbi Scott Weiner, Founding Rabbi, Tamid Westchester
Scott Weiner was ordained as a rabbi by the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in 2004. He also holds a Masters of Hebrew Letters from HUC-JIR. Rabbi Scott obtained a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs at SUNY Albany, where he also received his BA in Judaic Studies. Prior to founding Tamid Westchester, Scott was the Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel of New Rochelle for 11 years and the Rabbi of the Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation in Manhattan for 5 years. He is also a former camp director, youth director, and Israel guide. Rabbi Scott is the immediate Past-President of the Inter-religious Coalition of New Rochelle, and serves many civic and social justice organizations. He is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Scott has been married to Limor for 23 years and they are very proud parents of two daughters, Jordan and Carmel, and Latke the dog!
Cantor Laura Stein
Cantor Laura Stein is excited to be joining the Tamid community throughout the year to celebrate Shabbat and other meaningful moments! Cantor Stein grew up in the Reform Movement here in Westchester, where she formed her Jewish identity through a love of music, Jewish values, and the joy of community. She knew she wanted to be a cantor at her Bat Mitzvah, and spent her college years at Washington University in St. Louis preparing both musically and Jewishly to one day attend cantorial school. She was ordained from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 2018 and also received her Master of Social Work from NYU that same year. Since then, she has worked in many roles, including hospice chaplain at Sarah Neuman Nursing Home, on the bimah at a few congregations in the area, and as a social worker helping families navigate life transitions. Today, Cantor Stein is finishing her PhD in Practical Theology at Boston University while continuing to serve in cantorial roles throughout the tri-state area. She can’t wait to bring her passion for Jewish music and prayer the all of the Tamid families this year, and to being with everyone on their Jewish journeys!
Judy Goldberg, Bookkeeper
Judy is originally from the Bronx and has over 50 years experience working with small and medium sized businesses in office management, HR, and bookkeeping. She is an avid Arizona Diamondbacks fan. Judy is also a former synagogue Financial Secretary.
- Reach Judy via email connect@tamidwestchester.org.
Rabbi Darren Levine, D. Min, Founding Rabbi Tamid NYC
Darren launched the first Tamid in New York City in 2012 and is the author of Positive Judaism: For a Lifetime of Well-being and Positivity. He holds ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and a Doctorate in Ministry from the Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health. Darren is a devoted father, has three sons, and was a Chaplain Officer in the US Army. He is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the International Positive Psychology Association. Reach Rabbi Darren directly: dlevine@tamidnyc.org and read his full bio here.
Christina Broussard, RJE, Director of Education, Tamid NYC
Christina is originally from Louisiana and holds a Master’s Degree in Jewish Education and Organizational Management. Prior to her appointment as Tamid’s first Director of Education, Christina served two of the most innovative and well recognized synagogues on the East Coast. She was the Youth Director at Temple Israel in Boston and served as the Associate Director of the Religious School at Temple B’nai Jeshrun in Short Hills, NJ. She looks forward to hearing from you at school@tamidwestchester.org.