RABBINIC SEARCH COMMITTEE
PERSONAL STATEMENTS
Michelle Golden - Search Committee Chair
My family and I joined Temple Sinai 21 years ago, and our three children grew up actively participating in synagogue life through Religious School, teen programs, and ongoing involvement as young adults.
Over the years, I have held a variety of leadership roles within the congregation, serving on numerous committees and search committees, as a member of the Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2021, as temple president from 2019 to 2021, and now as executive vice president after rejoining the board in 2025.
Temple Sinai has played a central role in my family’s life, supporting us through moments of celebration and loss while nurturing meaningful relationships within the community. With some experience in clergy searches, I value listening carefully to members and approaching the process with organization, thoughtfulness, and care. I am honored to serve as chair of the Rabbinic Search Committee and am deeply committed to helping find a senior rabbi who will continue to guide, support, and inspire our community for years to come.
Steve Goodman - Associate Search Committee Chair
For over 40 years, Temple Sinai has been the spiritual and communal home for my wife and me, our children, and now, our grandchildren. It has enriched our lives in countless ways, strengthened our love and commitment to Judaism, and embraced us with warmth and support in times of joy as well as in moments of challenge and loss.
Over the years, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to manifest my love of Temple Sinai by serving on many committees and participating in projects, and events. In 1989, I was privileged to join our Board of Trustees, and in 1995, one of the greatest honors of my life was being asked to serve as Temple Sinai’s president. One of the proudest moments of my presidency, was the formation of a Rabbinic Search Committee that ultimately brought our incredible Rabbi Michael White to Temple Sinai.
Whether helping at the Purim Carnival or offering guidance drawn on my professional background in mental health counseling, nonprofit management, and human resources, no task is too great or too small. I will always be there for Temple Sinai, just as Temple Sinai has always been there for me, my family, and our entire congregation.
It remains my goal to do everything I can to ensure that Temple Sinai has a strong and enduring future and continues to serve as a model of a transformational, innovative, inclusive, and responsive Reform Jewish congregation. I am profoundly honored to serve as associate chair of the Rabbinic Search Committee.
Rachel Bloom
My family found Temple Sinai through the Early Childhood Center when we moved to Roslyn ten years ago. We quickly felt at home at Sharing Shabbat and family programs, where my children first fell in love with Judaism. Esther (12) and Elliot (9) have attended Religious School since kindergarten, and our connection to Sinai has grown alongside them.
During COVID, I became a regular at the weekly Saturday morning minyan, where I formed meaningful relationships that deepened my connection to Sinai. I have served on the board for the past three years and value the opportunity to help shape and strengthen our community.
As a therapist for nearly 20 years, I bring strong listening skills, thoughtful inquiry, and a deep understanding of people to the Rabbinic Search Committee. I am honored to serve on the committee and to help guide the selection of our next senior rabbi.
Lynne Einberg
My family and I joined Temple Sinai 25 years ago, and it quickly became our spiritual home. Both of our children grew up at the temple, shaping their Jewish identities through the Religious School and youth programs. From the moment we joined, my husband and I felt welcomed and embraced by our community. Over the years, Temple Sinai has supported our family through many lifecycle events, providing comfort and connection that have been truly invaluable.
I recently retired after 30 years as a school psychologist. As both an educator and a mental health professional, I understand how profoundly important thoughtful and inspiring leaders are to a community. Throughout my career, I served on numerous search and interview committees for educators and community leaders. I am an active listener who values respectful dialogue and strives to create a safe space for meaningful conversation. I believe these skills are essential as we consider the future rabbinic leadership of Temple Sinai.
I am honored to serve on the Rabbinic Search Committee and view it as both a privilege and a responsibility to help guide our beloved temple into its next chapter. I am committed to working collaboratively to ensure that Temple Sinai continues to offer excellent rabbinic leadership that will provide thoughtful spiritual and communal guidance for generations to come.
My family and I have been members of Temple Sinai for over 20 years. During that time, we have experienced many meaningful aspects of synagogue life, including the Early Childhood Center, Religious School, B’nei Mitzvah celebrations (for both my children and my wife), teen and youth programs, lecture series, holiday celebrations, and gala events. I am also actively involved in community organizations, including the Roslyn School District Adult Education program, and I currently serve on the Board of Trustees at Temple Sinai.
Professionally, I am a small business owner, where leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and collaboration are part of my daily work. My role requires me to observe carefully, listen attentively, analyze information from multiple perspectives, and make decisions grounded in facts and long-term planning.
Serving on the Rabbinic Search Committee is deeply important to me because I understand how central our clergy is to the strength, identity, and future of Temple Sinai. Our synagogue has been a cornerstone of my family’s life for decades, and I am committed to helping ensure a vibrant and enduring future for our congregation.
I believe my strengths include being a thoughtful listener, a collaborative partner, and a careful decision-maker. I look forward to engaging with members across our community as we work together to identify a senior rabbi who will lead, inspire, and help us continue to feel proud to be part of Temple Sinai.
Jeremy Geller
Brooke and I have been members of Temple Sinai since moving to Long Island in 2015, though her connection to the synagogue goes back much further — her family has been part of this community since her childhood. We were married at Temple Sinai, have celebrated one Bar Mitzvah here (with another ahead in 2027), and have shared both joyful milestones and moments of loss within this congregation. Temple Sinai has been a meaningful source of continuity and connection for our family.
Professionally, I have served in collaborative leadership roles where listening carefully and respecting diverse perspectives are essential. I value a thoughtful process and open conversation, especially when decisions will shape the future of our community.
Serving on the Rabbinic Search Committee is deeply meaningful to me, as the rabbi we select will help guide Temple Sinai into its next chapter. I look forward to contributing as a thoughtful participant in a process that reflects the values and voices of our congregation.
It is truly an honor to serve in this role and to contribute to this important moment in our congregation’s future.
Todd Glickman
My family moved to Roslyn Heights from Queens in 1968, drawn by the reputation of the East Williston School District and the thriving local social and Jewish communities. We immediately joined Temple Sinai of Roslyn, where I enrolled in Religious School classes. I became Bar Mitzvah, was confirmed, and graduated from Hebrew High School at Temple Sinai — all while working in the Religious School office as an assistant to the administrator. At age 13, the then–Executive Director asked me to help the ushers check High Holy Day tickets, a tradition I have proudly continued ever since. When my parents later moved to Florida, I assumed the temple membership and am now a proud member of the Lev Society.
Until my recent retirement, I worked in administration at MIT, where I participated in several senior executive searches. I currently serve pro bono as corporate secretary of the nonprofit American Meteorological Society and recently participated in its search for a new executive director. It is both a privilege and an honor to play a role in the selection of Temple Sinai’s next senior rabbi.
I bring a commitment to sound judgment, long-term strategic thinking, equity and inclusion, and collaboration across all stakeholders — congregation, clergy, staff, and community. We have a sacred task before us. The rabbi we select will help guide Temple Sinai’s future for generations to come.
Maya Kalman Ingram
My family and I have been members of Temple Sinai for more than ten years, and my husband, James, and I are active members of the congregation. Our older son, Noah, currently attends the toddler program at the Early Childhood Center, and we were very excited to enroll our baby, Ely, for the coming school year.
As an ECC parent, I visit Temple Sinai daily and have had the opportunity to meet many of the other young families in our synagogue community, and to hear what parents of young children are looking for in their Temple Sinai experience. Additionally, in my work as an attorney, I have developed strong communication and problem-solving skills that I look forward to applying while serving as a member of the Rabbinic Search Committee.
I am honored to bring my perspective to the committee, and I am committed to selecting a senior rabbi who reflects the values of our unique community.
I am a newer “older” member of Temple Sinai, having joined the congregation in 2021–2022 with my husband, Douglas. We shared a loving marriage of 48 years until his passing from cancer in 2024. I was first introduced to the temple when my son and daughter-in-law moved to Roslyn and enrolled their children in the Early Childhood Center. I quickly became an active participant in ECC activities and am now involved in teen programs, Friend of a Friend, volunteering, rabbi and cantor initiatives, and regularly attend Friday night Shabbat services. I fell in love with the Temple Sinai community, where Every Heart Has a Home.
I am the daughter of Holocaust survivors and a first-generation American, a mother of three, and a grandmother of six magnificent grandchildren. I consider myself both a spiritual and cultural Jew and a proud Zionist. I chose Temple Sinai because of its diverse, inclusive, intergenerational, and multicultural community — one that beautifully mirrors my own family.
For many years, I was a stay-at-home mother raising my children in Valley Stream, where I continue to reside. I was active in the PTA, serving on a principal search committee and participating in numerous community initiatives. Since my husband’s passing, I have become president of our 124-year-old Long Island roofing business, embracing new responsibilities and challenges each day.
I am reminded daily why the selection of our senior rabbi matters so deeply. I am honored and humbled to help ensure that future generations will find the same spiritual refuge, community, and meaning in Judaism that my family has found at Temple Sinai. I look forward to serving on the Rabbinic Search Committee, supporting our future rabbi, and contributing to the strength of our entire Temple Sinai community.
Rob Kuppersmith
Temple Sinai has been a central and cherished part of my life and my family’s life for many years. From the time our children attended the Early Childhood Center through their Bar and Bat Mitzvah and every stage in between, we have grown alongside this congregation. We have experienced every phase of synagogue life here, and through it all, Temple Sinai has been a warm, welcoming home where relationships, values, and traditions are nurtured. Serving on the board for the past three years has further strengthened my connection to this special community.
Professionally, I have spent 27 years as an executive managing director at Cushman & Wakefield, a public real estate company. Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse teams, guided significant decisions, and developed strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. These experiences prepare me to contribute thoughtfully and responsibly to the work of this committee.
Serving on the Rabbinic Search Committee is meaningful to me because I care deeply about the future of Temple Sinai. I hope to help identify a leader who will connect with our congregation and ensure that the next chapter is as meaningful and inspiring as those that came before.
I bring to this role an organized, communicative, thoughtful, patient, and rational approach. I value listening carefully, working collaboratively, and considering different perspectives while keeping the best interests of our community at the center of my work.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on this committee. It is an honor to give back to a place that has given so much to my family, and I look forward to helping identify the right leader to ensure a strong and vibrant future for Temple Sinai.
Anne
Niesenbaum
I am honored to serve on the Rabbinic Search Committee for Temple Sinai of Roslyn, my spiritual home for more than 30 years. My children studied in the Religious School and participated in Confirmation and teen programs. I later became an Adult Bat Mitzvah and was trained as a mohel by our former rabbis.
It has been my privilege to serve on the Board of Trustees for several years. I also serve on the Caring Committee and the Social Action Committee and represent Temple Sinai through the Temple Alliance of the North Shore.
I look forward to engaging with congregants in meaningful dialogue as we begin the important process of selecting our next senior rabbi.
Lisa Rabinovich
My family and I have been members of Temple Sinai for 16 years. During that time, I have served as co-chair of multiple fundraising galas and have been an active member of several committees, including search committees. My husband has served on both the Board of Trustees and the Executive Board, and our three children became B’nei Mitzvah at Temple Sinai, inspiring them to take on leadership roles in teen programs.
Temple Sinai has played a tremendous role in our lives, providing not only a connection to Jewish life but also a warm and nurturing second home.
Honoring the past, embracing the present, and securing the future of Temple Sinai are deeply important to me, and I am proud to serve on the Rabbinic Search Committee.
Allyson Stumacher
My family and I joined Temple Sinai in 2021 when my oldest daughter began Religious School, and since then the temple has become central to our family’s Jewish life. My daughter was recently called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah and remains active in teen programs; my son is currently in Religious School and looks forward to his Bar Mitzvah; and our youngest celebrated her baby naming at Sinai. The clergy and leadership have played a deeply meaningful role in our family’s simchas.
I currently serve as co-president of the Religious School Committee, where I collaborate on meaningful programs that bring our community together. These experiences have deepened my appreciation for the vibrancy of our congregation and strengthened my commitment to ensure our congregation’s dedication, growth, and success. Professionally, I am a senior director at Private Prep, supporting students and families in academic and college advising work. My family and I are also co-founders of The Dreidel Cradle, a business rooted in Jewish tradition and joy.
Temple Sinai has kept our entire family engaged, connected, and inspired. The temple has played an integral role in strengthening our family’s Jewish identity. Serving on the Rabbinic Search Committee is profoundly important to me because the selection of our next senior rabbi will shape the spiritual and communal future of Temple Sinai. I am committed to helping ensure that our next rabbinic leader continues to nurture Jewish values, strengthen identity, and guide our congregation with warmth, wisdom, and vision.
Adam Weinschel
Temple Sinai has been part of my life since the early 1970s, when my parents joined the congregation. I attended Nursery School and Religious School through Confirmation. My wife, Leah, and I celebrated our auf ruf at Sinai, followed by baby namings years later. Our children attended the Early Childhood Center and Religious School and became B’nei Mitzvah on the same bimah where my siblings and I celebrated our own milestones in the 1980s.
I have been a member of the Board of Trustees for several years, currently serving as a Vice President. I am active on multiple committees and have led a Sinai Tribe twice. For me, Temple Sinai represents family, community, and a deep love of Judaism.
Professionally, I am a managing director of Institutional Investor Services at a law firm specializing in recovering funds for shareholders harmed by securities fraud. My role involves strategic planning, client engagement, navigating business challenges, and supervising teams of analysts. I pride myself on strong problem-solving skills beyond the office and am an avid crossword puzzler.
Serving on this committee is important to me because Temple Sinai has been a home for my family for generations, playing a formative role in shaping my Jewish identity and it continues to do so today. I am privileged to have had personal relationships with three senior rabbis, going back nearly 50 years. Finding a senior rabbi who meets the needs of our unique congregation is a weighty responsibility that I’m proud to take on.
Because collaboration is critical to reaching a consensus, I recognize the importance of building a generous understanding of diverse points of view. I bring a results-oriented approach to the table and enjoy tackling complex issues thoughtfully and constructively, often with a dose of levity. I am very grateful for the opportunity to continue giving back to Temple Sinai and help ensure its strength and vitality for future generations.
Andrew Weinstock
I grew up in this synagogue as my family is one of the founding families of Temple Sinai. I have pictures of my grandfather with a shovel in his hand at the ground breaking of the Temple. Our family has always taken an active role in the leadership of Temple Sinai. I have had the honor of blowing the shofar here for over 30 years, a tradition that started with my grandfather. I take great pride in the responsibility of searching for the next rabbi that will lead our congregation into the future. I look forward to being a valuable member of this committee, and working with the congregation to make a selection that we all can be proud of. We have very big shoes to fill and have our work cut out for us.