| Professional Staff | |
|---|---|
| Rabbi | Herbert N. Brockman |
| Assistant Rabbi/Educator | Alison P. Adler |
| Cantor | Arthur Giglio |
| Executive Director | Jennifer Levin-Tavares |
| Director of Nursery School | Bec Luty |
| Board of Trustees | |
|---|---|
| President | Allan Hillman |
| Vice President | Peter Alpert |
| Vice President | Steve Glick |
| Vice President | David Astrachan |
| Treasurer | Fred Rosen |
| Assistant Treasurer | Steve Germaine |
| Secretary | Harvey Cheskis |
| Immediate Past President | Steve Bortner |
| Michael Allen | Lina Lawall |
| David Axman | Ron Marcus |
| Alan Blatter | Sue McDonald |
| Julie Chevan | Ellen Milstone |
| Marilyn Fagelson | Judy Naden |
| Quinn Finkel | Diane Orson |
| David Goodkind | Sharon Rose |
| Beth Heller | Ruth Sack |
| David Hesse | Beth Yakerson |
| Jim Horwitz | Alan Lakin (Brotherhood) |
| Maria Kahn | Ben Epstein (MITYOR) |
| Steve Koch | Gerry Levine (Seniors) |
Rabbi Brockman teaches and engages in community projects, and has been at the forefront of interfaith and justice work, not only in New Haven, but also nationally and internationally. He serves on the board of Interfaith Cooperative Ministeries and Hartford Seminary, and teaches at Yale Divinity School. He has been described as a champion of compassion and justice. Rabbi Brockman 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. He 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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Assistant Rabbi/Educator Alison Adler
Rabbi Alison Adler received her BA in Psychology from Kenyon College, an MA in Counseling Psychology
from Northwestern University and an MA in Jewish Studies from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College.
She was ordained at Hebrew College in May 2008. Rabbi Adler strives to empower people of all ages to
engage in Jewish study, to be moved to work for social justice and to experience prayer and life-cycle
rituals that are vibrant and meaningful. Her background as a therapist has influenced a particular interest
in teaching adolescents, college students and adults about Jewish understandings of body image and food.
Rabbi Adler’s work and life have been shaped by involvement in the havurah movement.
Cantor Arthur Giglio
Cantor Arthur Giglio is a graduate of the H.L. Miller Cantorial School at The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) with
a Master of Sacred Music and Diploma of Hazzan. He also holds a Bachelor in Voice and a Master in Music Education
from Manhattan School of Music. Prior to coming to CMI, Cantor Giglio served as Interim Cantor at the Conservative
Synagogue of Fifth Avenue, High Holiday Hazzan at Heichal Baoranim in Flagstaff, AZ and Temple Beth Israel at
Plattsburgh, NY, and Assistant Cantor/Cantorial Soloist at Congregation Emanu-el of the City of New York.
Executive Director, 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 at Gan Hayeled for 10 years and writing
and teaching curriculum for the Little Scientists Program. Ms. Luty has won numerous teaching awards, including
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.