Cantor Stuart Simon

Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin
Four Happ Road Northfield, IL 60093 Ph (847) 446-7215 Fax: (847) 446-7202



 

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Am Yisrael has a wonderful professional staff -- Rabbi, Cantor, educators and administrators who are committed to our synagogue and Jewish life.


Rabbi

Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin came to Am Yisrael in 1990 to serve as the congregation's Assistant Rabbi. In 1994 she became the Congregation's sole Rabbi. At that time Am Yisrael became the first congregation in the Chicago metropolitan area to be headed by a woman, and for 10 years was the largest Conservative congregation in the country to have that honor. Rabbi Newman Kamin provides keen intellectual and spiritual guidance to the congregation and, of course, continues its tradition of counting men and women equally in all religious observances. She is a popular Jewish teacher and speaker who loves teaching people of all ages. Rabbi Newman Kamin serves on the Chancellor's Cabinet of the Jewish Theological Seminary, the seminary that trains and ordains Conservative rabbis. She is also a member of The Executive Council of the Rabbinical Assembly and President of the Chicago Chapter of the Rabbinical Assembly (2004-06). Rabbi Newman Kamin is the 2005 recipient of the Jewish Theological Seminary's Rabbi Simon Greenberg Rabbinic Achievement Award.
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Rabbi Newman-Kamin may be contacted at
847-446-7215 (ext 13)
RabbiNK@aol.com


Cantor


Cantor Simon, a truly gifted vocalist and musician, has been leading prayers for more than 20 years. He is an exciting and compelling presence on the bimah. In addition to his own involvement throughout the year as Cantor and as a highly skilled Torah reader, Cantor Simon has brought together an outstanding choir that adds so much to our High Holiday services each year. Cantor Simon also teaches in our Religious School, and is recognized in the community as a popular song-leader and an accomplished entertainer.

Cantor Simon may be contacted at
847-446-7215 ext. 31
cantorsimon@amyisrael.org


Religious School Director

We are very pleased that Sally Brown-Winter has brought her decades of experience in Jewish Education to Am Yisrael. We are sure that you will find her delightful, intelligent, focused and committed to the Jewish education of our children. She previously served as Religious School Principal at Shaare Tikvah in Albany Park and as Director of Education at Oak Park Temple. Additionally, she directed a media center for a Jewish Board of Education and directed a Jewish Day Camp. Now, she is focusing her talents on directing our fine Religious School.

Religious School Director Sally Brown-Winter may be contacted at
847-446-7215 (ext 12)
SbrownWinter@AmYisrael.org


Executive Director

Nancy Holab Nevins joined the Am Yisrael staff in 1991. She brings a strong organizational background with her, including 15 years of administrative work in broadcast communications, primarily at NBC owned radio station WKQX. Nancy grew up on the North Shore, is a New Trier West alumnus, has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin and has strong ties in our community. She is always happy to answer questions and assist our members in whatever way is necessary.

Nancy may be contacted at:
847-446-7215, ext. 14
NHNevins@AmYisrael.org.

Education Consultant



Dr. Elliot Lefkovitz has served Am Yisrael with distinction for more than 25 years as Education Director. Some of the youngsters he taught are now adult members of the synagogue. We are fortunate to continue to benefit from Dr. Lefkovitz’s knowledge and gifts as Education Consultant, with his new focus on Adult Education. Dr. Lefkovitz is a scholar as well as a beloved educator, having taught Holocaust Studies at Spertus College and authored a number of books and papers. His guidance and contributions will be evident in the synagogue’s adult education programming throughout the year.

Education Consultant Dr. Lefkovitz may be contacted at:
847-446-7215 ext. 15
Elefkovitz@AmYisrael.org


Youth Director


Dave Brull joins Am Yisrael after 3 years of experience as a synagogue youth adviser, and after working with children of all ages as both a counselor and teen director at two different Jewish overnight camps. This profession evolved from Dave’s involvement as an early leader of his synagogue’s new youth group and as a regional leader in Chicago area USY (which includes parts of Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana). We are happy to have a youth director who is as committed and experienced as Dave Brull.

Youth Director Dave Brull may be contacted at:
847-446-7215 ext. 16
AmYisraelYouth@AmYisrael.org


Administrative Staff

Am Yisrael’s administrative staff does an excellent job of managing the synagogue’s business affairs, office and building due to their skills, experience and dedication.

The administrative staff team includes Building & Grounds Supervisor, Bryan Bogucki, and secretary Gleivy De Souza.
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