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Temple Beth Sholom welcomes Rabbi Howard Siegel

By Eric Faerber, Temple Beth Sholom President
t is with much pleasure that Tem- Judaism in Los Angeles, and a Master Schechter Day School ly blog for the Houston
ple Beth Sholom welcomes Rabbi of Arts in Judaica and rabbinical or- of St. Louis. In 2003, Chronicle.
IHoward Siegel as interim rabbi, dination from the Jewish Theological he founded the “Jew- Rabbi Siegel’s hon-
commencing August 1. Rabbi Siegel Seminary (JTS) in New York. He was ish Information Cen- ors include: The Rae &
began his career teaching speech and awarded a Doctor of Divinity by JTS. ter of Houston,” an Edmund Hecht Hous-
English in a Portland, Oregon, public Rabbi Siegel’s professional ac- outreach program to ton Jewish Community
high school. He received a Bachelor of complishments include serving as a unaffiliated Jews. Rabbinic Award, Con-
Science in Education from the Univer- pulpit rabbi in Vancouver, Richmond, Rabbi Siegel has gressional Recognition
sity of Minnesota, a Bachelor of He- Minneapolis and Houston. He was also staffed and direct- for Work with Hunger
brew Literature from the University of the founding director of the Solomon ed Jewish summer & Homelessness, Hen-
camps, which had in-
nepin County Award of
“These we honor” spired him to become Distinction for Work
a rabbi. He served
with Hunger, and the
Your Tributes as a chaplain in the Rabbi Howard Siegel Lillian M. Lowenfield
U.S. Navy and has previously served
Prize in Practical Rabbinics from the
Jewish Theological Seminary.
as interim rabbi for congregations in
Rabbi Siegel is the proud parent of
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Isabel and Burton Gold Los Angeles, San Antonio, Tampa and three children and eight grandchildren.
Charlotte. He currently writes a week-
IN HONOR OF Faith and Michael Goldman
Betsy and James Granite
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Lisa Feinman Nancy and Joseph Jacobson
Brad Hanley Sheryl Jacobson is committed to meeting the spiritual and physical
Lisa Feinman Loretta Katz needs of our patients and families.
Simone Knego Sylva and Bryan Langton As a certified Jewish Hospice, Tidewell offers:
Jewish Nevada Women’s Sandra Leshman • Mezuzah and Shabbat candles
Philanthropy Council Ruth and Andy Maass • Spiritual consultation with Rabbi on request
Linda Lipson Ronnie and Arnie Malasky
Lisa Feinman Janet and Jeffrey Morris • Bible and prayer book
Inna Sideman Andi and Bob Munzer
Lisa Feinman Bert Rapowitz www.tidewell.org • 941-552-7500 • 855-Tidewell
Dianne Whitten Shelly and Michael Reiner
Anne Spindel Irene and Marty Ross
Lisa Feinman Kimberly Ross
The Class of 2020 Ruthellen and Marc Rubin S enior is looking to purchase precious metals,
Alyssa Mandel Hedria Saltzman diamonds, time pieces, coins, antique

IN MEMORY OF Marilyn Shuman
Marcia Abrams Toby and Noel Siegel and estate jewelry, and some collector plates.
MG Berman, Andrea Eiffert Bryna and Howard Tevlowitz Over 60 years Of experience.
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