Rabbi - Mashpiah

Temple Sinai is a small community that employs rabbis for contract periods as we can.  At other times, we have many experienced members of our community who provide spiritual guidance, run our services, and provide learning and education opportunities to members, including bar and bat mitzvah students.  Currently, we have a consultant rabbi through the Union of Progressive Judaism who visits periodically to provide rabbinical services, including to  those completing the conversion process.  We are also lucky enough to have a Mashpiah supporting our community.

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Abi Buchhalter began in the role in January 2025, initially sharing it with Rabbi JoEllen Duckor who retired in early 2026. Abi brings her experience in counselling and Judaism to the role of Mashpiah.  Temple Sinai benefitted from Abi's experience and generosity well before she became Mashpiah.  She is a previous Board Chair, she is on the Ritual Committee, and she has taken on the role of chazzan and service leader for many Shabbat services.  

 

Temple Sinai is a vibrant community with many dedicated members who work to ensure our spiritual life, which is particularly important during these times of uncertainty.  We encourage those who want to find out more to contact us. Our doors are open for services, events, and moments of connection.​​​​​​