Aug. 16, 2025 – Rabbi Gabrielle Pescador serves as rabbi of the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation and before that served as Interim Spiritual Leader of Temple B’nai Israel of Petoskey, MI. She is also an ordained cantor and has served as a guest cantor in synagogues throughout the country.Aug. 1, 2025 – Cantor Marci Shulman and her husband Melvin celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary while visiting Alpena. Cantor Marci Shulman led Temple Beth-El’s Shabbat service. Since 1976, Marci has blessed various Temples in the West Bloomfield and Bay City areas with her warm personality, beautiful voice, and humble spirit.May 17 , 2025 – Rabbi Melanie Aron is the rabbi emerita of Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos, CA, where she spent 30 years. Rabbi Aron is involved in environmental advocacy through the Jewish Earth Alliance and in interreligious dialogue and action through JAMAAT – Jews and Muslims and Allies acting together. She also sits on the board of the National Association of Retired Reform Rabbis.May 17 , 2025 – Rabbi Melanie Aron is the rabbi emerita of Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos, CA, where she spent 30 years. Rabbi Aron is involved in environmental advocacy through the Jewish Earth Alliance and in interreligious dialogue and action through JAMAAT – Jews and Muslims and Allies acting together. She also sits on the board of the National Association of Retired Reform Rabbis.
Temple Beth-El, Alpena 