6 Questions with our Service Leaders
Get to know the names and faces you’ll see at services this year.
Rabbi Jenna Shaw
Your role at services: Rabbi, co-leader
Three words to describe the vibe you’re bringing: Enthusiastic, welcoming, grounded
Favorite song that makes you think of the new year: “Seasons of Love” from Rent
Go-to break fast meal: Tofu pad thai and vegan ice cream
Place that feels most spiritual to you: A sporting event, or anywhere I’m with other people
One hope or intention for 5787: Commit to new ways of showing up for the people I love, my community, and the world
Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block
Your role at services: Guest Rabbi, co-leader
Three words to describe the vibe you’re bringing: Welcoming, grounded, yearning
Favorite song that makes you think of the new year: “Who By Fire” by Leonard Cohen
Go-to break fast meal: Fruit, bagel, and lots of dessert
Place that feels most spiritual to you: The woods
One hope or intention for 5787: To find ways to practice chesed (loving kindness) and to be open to what comes
Sarah Fredrick
Your role at services: Cellist
Three words to describe the vibe you’re bringing: Musical, spiritual, joyful
Favorite song that makes you think of the new year: “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
Go-to break fast meal: What else can it be but a loaded-up bagel?
Place that feels most spiritual to you: Anywhere I’m connecting with other people through making music
One hope or intention for 5787: To expand both my teaching and my learning
Dana Herz
Your role at services: Vocalist
Three words to describe the vibe you’re bringing: Soulful, reflective, heartfelt
Favorite song that makes you think of the new year: “Sunshine” by Cleo Sol
Go-to break fast meal: Petit beurre cookies with black tea
Place that feels most spiritual to you: The sea
One hope or intention for 5787: To create more and bring light to those around me
Tal Mashiach
Your role at services: Guitarist
Three words to describe the vibe you’re bringing: Musical, unifying, songful
Favorite song that makes you think of the new year: “Mode Ani” by Meir Ariel
Go-to break fast meal: First, chocolate cake and tea, later everything else
Place that feels most spiritual to you: Nature with a guitar
One hope or intention for 5787: To spread love
Jeff Geld
Your role at services: Percussionist
Three words to describe the vibe you’re bringing: Playful, inspired, rhythmic
Go-to break fast meal: Everything bagel with tofu spread, onion, tomato, and capers
Place that feels most spiritual to you: On a long solo road trip on the open road
One hope or intention for 5787: Build more community and expose my kids to more culture