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Meet the Team

Get to know the passionate team behind Temple Emanu-El’s Religious School and Lifelong Learning programs, dedicated to engaging learners of all ages.

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Sarah H. Reines

Rabbi
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Claudia Ludwig

Emanu-One Coordinator
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Sydney Weiser

Youth Engagement Coordinator
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Michael Witman

Director of Lifelong Learning
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Em Besthoff

Associate Director of Lifelong Learning
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Jacey Mazalian

Religious School Principal
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Sophie Frankle

Administrative Assistant
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Isabel Robin

Senior Program Manager
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Ross M. Levy

Artist in Residence
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Saul Kaiserman

Director Emeritus, Department of Lifelong Learning
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Ben Kirschenbaum

Hebrew Coordinator
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