I look forward to connecting with you and to creating our community’s future together. I’m happy to meet with current members, prospective members, and people curious about exploring Judaism or deepening their Jewish lives. To arrange an appointment, please contact me at rabbi@netivotshalom.org. Before coming to Netivot Shalom in July 2018, I served Congregation Kol…
My wife, Denise, and I joined Netivot Shalom in 1989, when we were in our early 30’s and looking for a shul where we felt comfortable. We had tried several other shuls in the area, but none felt right. We’ve been members of Netivot ever since. Our two children, Emma and Noah, had their bar…
We are delighted to share that we have successfully hired a new Youth and Family Programming Coordinator. Hillary spent the last four years in a similar role at B’nai Israel Jewish Center in Petaluma, where she built six youth programs for pre-K through teen students, along with regional partnerships. She is a longtime member of Congregation Kol…
I’ve been in the field of Jewish early childhood education since 2008. I earned my B.A in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Creative Art from San Francisco State University. I also hold an A.A from Chabot College, where I had the privilege of joining the faculty as an Education Specialist- mentoring future preschool teachers.…
As the Facility Manager, I oversee the maintenance and use of our shul’s building and grounds. We want Netivot Shalom to be a comfortable and safe place for everyone who spends time in our home. I have relationships with the custodians, gardeners, and other maintenance vendors, I organize repairs, oversee inspections, and keep abreast of…
Mia was born in San Francisco and couldn’t wait to move back to her beloved Bay Area after living abroad for many years. Between Northern and Southern California, Mia has worked for a number of organizations as an office manager and retail corporate manager. With her, she brings years of administrative, organizational and marketing skills…
Nick was born and raised in Berkeley, CA. He has a deep passion for film and television. He always wanted to act on stage and screen, so of course, he spent his life working as a prep cook instead. He often dreamed of getting out of the food industry… And at last he has! Nick…
