| Professional Staff | |
|---|---|
| Rabbi | Herbert N. Brockman |
| Cantor | Martin Levson |
| Administrator | Jennifer Levin-Tavares |
| Director of Nursery School | Bec Luty |
| Board of Trustees | |
|---|---|
| President | Steve Bortner |
| First Vice President | Peter Alpert |
| Second Vice President | Jim Horwitz |
| Third Vice President | Steve Glick |
| Treasurer | Michael Ross |
| Assistant Treasurer | Harold Greenbaum |
| Secretary | Julie Chevan |
| Immediate Past President | Matthew Nemerson |
| David Astrachan | Sue McDonald |
| Alan Blatter | Jordan Miller |
| Wes Eder | Ellen Milstone |
| Marilyn Fagelson | Diane Orson |
| David Goodkind | James Paley |
| Beth Heller | Barbara Segaloff |
| David Hesse | Ken Seltzer |
| Maria Kahn | Beth Yakerson |
| Dalton King | Alan Lakin (Brotherhood) |
| Steve Koch | Ross Hochberg (MITYOR) |
| Lina Lawall | Gerry Levine (Seniors) |
Rabbi Brockman teaches and engages in community projects, particularly those involving interfaith and interracial activities. He describes the synagogue as being a spiritual home as well as a place where individuals can learn about and gain an appreciation of other peoples, cultures and traditions. Rabbi Brockman views involvement in the community as central to the synagogue's mission. "A Temple exists to serve its members, first of all, but it should be a light to the community as well."
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Cantor Levson is a faculty member for the Lev Shalom/URJ Jewish Meditation
Kallot in Prescott, Arizona. His CD, Kolot D’mamah -- Music of the Jewish Meditation Kallah,
was released in 2005. Cantor Levson serves on the URJ Joint Commission on Worship,
Music, and Religious Living, and is a member of the Executive Board of the American Conference
of Cantors. He also enjoys serving on the faculty of Eisner Camp during the summer.
Cantor Levson was the founder, lead vocalist, and guitarist for Musicat Neshama, Tulsa’s
premiere (and only!) Jewish folk-rock ensemble. His wife, Sheri, is an attorney, teacher,
singer, bass guitarist, and papercut artist. They have been blessed with two daughters.
Cantor Martin Levson
Cantor Martin Levson grew up in San Jose, California, and graduated from Stanford University
with a Bachelor's degree in Music and History. He was invested as Cantor by the Hebrew
Union College Jewish Institute of Religion, School of Sacred Music in May of 1991.
Cantor Levson served for nine years at Temple Israel of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and for four years
at Temple Beth-El of Monroe, New York.
Director of Education
Administrator, Jennifer Levin-Tavares
Jennifer Levin-Tavares grew up in Tennessee in a background of
conservative Judaism. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Psychology
at Indiana University, Jennifer attained her law degree from American
University's Washington College of Law. She brings a unique depth and
breadth of experience in an array of areas, including administrative
management, finance, and member services, as well as a love for Judaism.
Prior to joining the staff at Mishkan Israel, she held management posts
at National Public Radio in Washington, D.C. and at Yale University's
School of Medicine.
Nursery School Director, Rebecca Luty
Rebecca Luty earned a BS in Education from SUNY Potsdam, and did post-graduate work at NYU Graduate School of Education
and Southern Connecticut Graduate School of Education. She taught at Elizabeth Blackwell Junior High for 4 years before
turning her attention to younger children, teaching 4-year-olds at Gan Hayeled Nursery School for 10 years and writing
and teaching curriculum for the Little Scientists Program. Ms. Luty won the Teacher of the Year Award at Elizabeth
Blackwell Junior High School in 1970, the Teachers Award for Little Scientists in 1997, and the coveted national
Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education in 2003.
In addition to being a seasoned educator, Ms. Luty is a well-known story-teller in the State. She has regaled children
in many locations and organizations such as the Connecticut Storytelling Festival, numerous Public Libraries, the Nature
Center in Ansonia, the Whitney Barn, Spring Glen School, Foote School, and Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was the
recipient of the Connecticut Storytelling Center’s Barbara Reed Award in 2005.