As part of our vision to inspire and inform our branch rabbinic and lay leadership, Young Israel has created Gabbai2Gabbai, a forum for professional development for the synagogue's unsung heroes- the gabbaim.
To participate in the future Gabbai2Gabbai programs, please email Rabbi Binyamin Hammer.
To listen to previous Gabbai2Gabbai conference calls, click on the topics below;
Aveilim, Laining & Halachic Challenges through the Year - presented by Rabbi Dovid Heber, mara d'atra of Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore, MD, Star K administration, and originally a member of the Young Israel of St. Louis.
All About Kohanim- presented by Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Taub, mara d’atra of Young Israel of Greater Buffalo, Rav Hamachshir of the Buffalo Vaad HaKashrut, a Kohein, the rabbinic editor for Ami Magazine and an All-Star Gabbai Rishon.
Tachanun Around the Year- presented by Rabbi Shimon Silver, mara d'atra of Young Israel of Greater Pittsburgh, author of the weekly Halochoscope.
The Kaddish- presented by Rabbi Daniel Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva at RIETS, mara d'atra of Ohr Saadya in Teaneck, NJ, author of a number of seforim, Editor in Chief of Yeshiva University Press.