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 22 years and they are very proud parents of two daughters, Jordan and Carmel, and Latke the dog!

Tema Cohen, Community Director
Tema Cohen is a proud native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she spent her early days singing and leading at Temple Beth Emeth. She attended Denison University in Ohio, where she graduated with a degree in Psychology. She has spent the past many years exploring and uplifting the power of the voice through work in and outside of the Jewish world. Tema is lucky to be a national song leader for B’nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO). She has been a part of the leadership of schools, camps, youth programs, and worship in Jewish communities in Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, and New York City. Tema is an accomplished musician and song-writer. Elle est francophile. She is a lover of nature, long walks, and good company.

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.

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.

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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.