Rabbi George Gittleman
Rabbi George Gittleman joined Shomrei Torah as our first full time rabbi and moved with his family to Santa Rosa in 1996. The Shomrei Torah mishpacha (family) has been blessed and strengthened by Rabbi George’s leadership in teaching, community building and worship.
More about Rabbi George Gittleman
Rabbi George Gittleman’s Sermons
Santa Rosa Press Democrat profile of Rabbi George Gittleman
Published Articles by Rabbi George Gittleman
Rabbi Stephanie Kramer
Rabbi Stephanie Kramer, our Assistant Rabbi/Education Director, oversees all aspects of congregational education, including STaRS, the B’nei Mitzvah program, Tot Shabbat, youth activities (including helping with Chaverim) and Lifelong Learning. As Assistant Rabbi, Stephanie is also involved in other aspects of temple life. Stephanie’s roots in Judaism go back to her youth and the influence of amazing rabbis she met along the way. Stephanie recently moved to Santa Rosa with her husband Adam and their one-year old son Micah.
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Cantor Stephen Abelson
Cantor Stephen Abelson joins Shomrei Torah on July 10, 2012, as our first cantor. In addition to leading our Shabbat and holiday worship services, Cantor Abelson will oversee our religious school music program, choir, band, and b’nei mitzvah tutoring, and will teach classes as part of Lifelong Learning.
Stephen currently serves as assistant cantor of Temple Israel, the largest Reform congregation in Minneapolis. In the short time we have known him, we are already impressed with his majestic voice, compassionate demeanor, collaborative attitude and extensive knowledge of the musical liturgy. Stephen joins Shomrei Torah with his wife, Alissa, and daughters Madilyn, 4, and Stacie, 1.
To hear recordings of Cantor Stephen, click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/stephenabelson.