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The Jericho Jewish Center Names Ben Herman As New Rabbi

Ben Herman is joining the Jericho Jewish Center as its new religious leader. Rabbi Herman is moving across the country to join the Jericho Jewish Center “because of the opportunity to lead such a family-centered synagogue with a membership that is enthusiastic and growing.” Rabbi Herman has spent the past three years as assistant rabbi of Anshei Israel, the premier Conservative synagogue of Tucson, Arizona. “Everyone who has met Ben is invigorated by his youth and passion,” stated Mark Wilkow, Jericho Jewish Center board president. “We are excited to introduce him to our community.”

Raised in Milwaukee, Rabbi Herman graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned his Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Hebrew and Jewish studies. He then attended the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, where he graduated with his masters in Jewish education and rabbinic ordination. He was a Chaplain Intern at Bellevue Hospital, and a Rabbinic fellow with the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs in Chicago. His experience includes service as a religious school education director, creating several successful youth and teen programs and participating on a number of community service board of directors. “One of my priorities is to work closely with the religious school to develop and grow our next generation’s love for Jewish values and appreciation for our traditions,” said Rabbi Herman. “And of course, make doing so fun and enjoyable!”

Rabbi Herman enjoys hiking, running, and following professional football, particularly the Green Bay Packers. He was married June 1, 2014 to Karina Reizman. Karina is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona and is planning on becoming a child life specialist.

About the Jericho Jewish Center
The Jericho Jewish Center is committed to social action, community service, lifelong learning and connecting well-established traditions with modern Judaism. Jericho Jewish Center, 430 N. Broadway in Jericho, NY. 516.938.2540. JerichoJC.org.

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