Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman
Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman is thrilled to be the rabbi of Temple Emanu-El.
After growing up in Los Angeles and Maine, Rabbi Glickman attended Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he earned an honors degree in History and served as President of Hillel. He completed his Rabbinic Studies at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem, Israel, and Cincinnati, Ohio, earning a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination. During his years in seminary, he was honored for outstanding contributions to the community and writing excellence.
In 1998, Rabbi Glickman began an eight-year tenure at Congregation Beth Israel, a 2000-member synagogue in Houston, Texas. In addition to officiating at services and life-cycle events, teaching and counseling both adults and youth, and providing outreach to the community, Rabbi Glickman instituted many innovative and outstanding programs at the congregation. Under his leadership, Beth Israel began an award-winning Mitzvah Day and recycling program; study, support and social groups for young professionals, young families, mature singles, gay and lesbian Jews, and parents of troubled children; affiliation with a citywide grassroots social justice organization and citywide cancer support group; and satellite services for Congregation members living in far-flung neighborhoods. Rabbi Glickman’s contributions to the greater Houston community were equally noteworthy. He served as a board member of the Jewish Family Service and Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, and was one of the youngest rabbis ever to be elected President of the inter-denominational Houston Rabbinical Association. He was also the youngest recipient of the Mae and Edmund Hecht Award for outstanding rabbinic service to the Houston community.
Rabbi Glickman continues his community service here in Sarasota. He is the president of the Sarasota Manatee Rabbinical Association and serves on the board of the Jewish Federation.
Rabbi Glickman and his wife, Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman, met during their rabbinic studies in Jerusalem. They are the proud parents of three kind, beautiful and brilliant children.
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Sabrina Silverberg
Religious School Director
With over 20 years experience as a Jewish educator, Sabrina Silverberg has been Director of Religious Youth Education at Temple Emanu-El since 2001. She oversees our wonderful corps of kind and dedicated teachers, and personally prepares our students for bnai mitzvah. She is passionate about Jewish learning and Jewish continuity, and she shares her love with her students.
Sabrina was born in Cairo, Egypt and grew up in Paris, France and Bat-Yam, Israel. She holds an A.S in Psychology from Cayahoga Community College, a B.S in finance from Tampa College, and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in counseling from the University of South Florida. Sabrina lives in Parrish, Florida with her husband, Bruce, their sons, David and Sam, and their greyhound Dave.
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Elaine Sharrock
Preschool Director
Elaine has been with the Preschool for over 20 years. She has served on staff as a beloved teacher of our 3 and 4 year olds, as assistant director, and as co-director since 2003. She is a member of NAEYC and has earned her Child Development Associate Certificate, Director’s Credential, and Voluntary Pre-K Certificate from the state of Florida. She brings her warmth and expertise to every aspect of the school.
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Bonnie Clarke
Office Administrator
Bonnie Clarke is our Office Administrator. She loves the temple, and we love her. She will welcome you when you call or visit the temple.
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Suerita Desai
Bookkeeper
We welcome Suerita Desai, our bookkeeper, and the newest member of our staff.
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Cynthia Roberts-Greene
Choir Director
Cynthia Roberts-Greene is our fantastic choir director. She combines professional expertise with a genuine love of Jewish liturgical music. The temple recently honored Cynthia for her ten years of service to our congregation. She also serves as the choir director for the Siesta Key Chapel. Cynthia attended Florida State University on a full organ scholarship and received her Bachelor of Music degree Magna cum Laude in 1980. In 1983, she received her Master of Music degree in organ and literature from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. She and her choir fill our sanctuary with beautiful music every Friday night. |
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