The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow will be Congregation Shaarey Tefilla’s new Rabbi. Rabbi Sendrow will official begin his role as our spiritual leader on August 1, 2010.

Rabbi Sendrow was ordained in 1992 and has been part of the Rabbincal Assembly since 1997. He has also held chair positions in the Southeast Rabbinical Assembly Council. Rabbi Sendrow was previously at Temple Judea in Fort Myers, Florida.  For Temple Judea, Rabbi Sendrow’s Friday evening services varied from musically enriched to children’s services.  Besides Torah, Talmud and Midrash classes; Rabbi Sendrow has taught many classes and workshops  for adults, seniors, and children of his congregation as well as the community at large. Rabbi Sendrow also served the Ft. Myer’s community as a member of the Lee Memorial Health Systems’ Ethics Committee and Clergy Credentials Committee.   He has written numerous articles in a variety of publications including his essay entitled “Here I Am” in the book, “Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul.”

Rabbi Sendrow is married to Arlene Sendrow and they have three children, Evan, Sammy and Rachel.

Opportunities to meet and greet Rabbi Sendrow and his family are being planned. More information to follow.