- 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley, PA 19072
- (610) 667-5000
- hzt@harziontemple.org
Assistant Executive Director
eberton@harziontemple.org
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Emily is handling all scheduling on the Har Zion Temple calendar. She is responsible for all private and organization rentals and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, including extended kiddushes. Emily handles all inside events, from our schools, constituent groups and lay leaders of the congregation. She also orders all of the food for the kitchen in addition to providing a variety of other kitchen support and supervision of kitchen staff. Emily also handles membership related items ranging from accepting potential or new member questions, updating member information, taking all RSVPs for congregational events, and being there to assist with anything a member might need. If you need help, direction and a smile at Har Zion Temple – see Emily!
Emily has also been handling our payroll and bank reconciliations for the bookkeeping office, and most recently she has undertaken the maintenance coordination of our building. She has proven to have excellent administrative skills and a thorough familiarity of HZT and she is eager to continue learning and expanding her role.
Ritual Administrator
ritual@harziontemple.org
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Our Ritual Administrator sends out bereavement notices and weekly life cycle lists; as well as coordinating appointments and schedules for the clergy. If you have an upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah, baby naming, or other life cycle event, Mazel Tov – come tell us about it or send us an email!
Office Coordinator
dcollins@harziontemple.org
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Whether over the phone or in person, Dawn is the first to greet you and try to help. Whether you’re making a donation or just trying to reach other staff, Dawn is happy to take care of you. And when she’s not greeting people, she’s helping out with a variety of administrative tasks in the front office, including all aspects of accounts payable – from placing orders, checking bills and writing checks to keeping all of our records well organized. If you need to buy something or get a bill paid – Dawn will take care of it.
BMitzvah Coordinator and Director of Member Engagement
neinhorn@harziontemple.org
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Norman started his Har Zion career as a Hebrew School teacher in the fall of 1986 after studying for a semester at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Today he is the Director Engagement and Programming, and Director of the Lower Merion Area Hebrew High, a community high school of which Har Zion Temple is a founding member. He has been married to Debbie for more than 25 years (Lord give her strength!) and has two amazing kids- Ethan and Alli. Norman believes that the foundation to every successful synagogue or school is a successful relationship. Please come visit – there is a lot of candy in Norman’s office and he’s on a diet!
Bookkeeper
reisman@harziontemple.org
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Rhoda is responsible for bookkeeping functions including updating and maintaining the accounts receivable system, the entry of payments, billings and adjustments; preparation of reports, statements and receipts; and verification of the accuracy of accounts.
Director of Marketing
mgreenspoon@harziontemple.org
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Michael is responsible to launch, implement, manage and own strategic marketing initiatives. That includes website and search engine optimization, social media, public relations, fundraising support, membership and programming efforts. He is also responsible for managing the organization’s image and reputation on social media and share Har Zion’s positive achievements both internally to members and employees and externally to stakeholders, prospective members and the community at large.
Early Childhood Coordinator, The Noreen Cook Center for Early Childhood Education and Har Zion Day Camp
skenworthy@harziontemple.org
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Sharon comes to us with an MBA and experience as a research director, marketing manager, and assistant director at Young Judea. She can be found in the office working on our online weekly newsletter, flyers, registration, coordinating the teacher resource room, and working as the logistic coordinator during school hours. Sharon is married with two daughters, who attended our religious school, and her family have been members of Har Zion Temple for over 30 years.
Communications Coordinator
jfetscher@harziontemple.org
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See Jane when you want the congregation to know about any and all events you are planning. As Communications Coordinator, she compiles the information for the Bulletin, weekly Shabbat email, congregational emails, as well as coordinating with constituent groups for distributing their program emails and printed pieces. Har Zion’s abuzz every day with activity – there’s never a dull moment!
Scholar-in-Residence and Ritual Coordinator
elevine@harziontemple.org
610-667-5000 ext. 103
Among his many duties Dr. Levine will lead the morning and evening minyanim, read Torah, provide day-to-day kashrut supervision for the synagogue, tutor our Bar/Bat Mitzvah children and guide them in writing divrei Torah, and offer monthly Shabbat teachings from the bimah. Additionally, we look forward to Dr. Levine’s scholarship and enthusiasm continuing to enhance our Adult Education program and have an impact upon all ages within our community.
Executive Director
gmiller@harziontemple.org
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As our Executive Director, Gavi spends his time working with the accounting and administration staff, helping the senior staff and lay leadership, and serving the congregation, trying to make Har Zion Temple the best it can be. When you have a problem and are not sure where to turn, his door is always open. You’ll find him striving to solve problems: from equipment or technology issues, to improving organizational dynamics, to interfacing with staff, lay leaders, congregants and vendors.
Principal, Jane Fishman Grinberg Religious School of Har Zion Temple
mschatz@harziontemple.org
610-667-5000 ext. 104
Dr. Schatz manages the day to day operations of the K-7 religious school at Har Zion Temple. He supervises the teachers and assures that curriculum is selected, implemented, and assessed. His goal is for our children to learn of our sacred tradition and attain skills to function in the Jewish home, synagogue and community. Dr. Schatz brings decades of experience as an educational leader in synagogue, community-based, and experiential Jewish education settings to his role at Har Zion.
Director of Lifelong Learning
rabbishawn@harziontemple.org
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Rabbi Shawn oversees Jewish education in all its forms at Har Zion Temple. Learning is his passion and he hopes to share this love of all Jewish learning with you and your family. This includes religious school, youth group activities, adult education and more. Whether you want to study in small groups or in a class formal or informal, academic or otherwise – the Lifelong Learning team is happy to try and help you meet your learning goals.
Director of Early Childhood Education
stoben@harziontemple.org
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Sandi runs our Noreen Cook Center for Early Childhood Education. Her passion for fostering young minds and instilling a love of learning has led her to a career in early childhood education that started in her teen years as a camp counselor. You can most likely find Sandi engaged with our littlest learners, exploring outdoors, or reading a good book. Contact her if you are interested in learning about our exciting programing for 18 months to Kindergarten-aged children.