Leadership

 

 Rabbi Murray Silberling - Senior Rabbi

Murray Silberling is the Senior Rabbi and founder of Beth Emunah Messianic Synagogue, in Agoura Hills, CA.

In his over thirty years of experience he has successfully pioneered three different congregations, and is a highly regarded leader and thinker.  He is fondly known throughout the Messianic Jewish movement as the "Dancing Rabbi," and is considered one of the foremost authorities on worship dance.  His numerous articles have appeared in various publications, and he is the author of the popular book, Dancing for Joy (available through Lederer Publications). 

A highly sought after teacher, he speaks regularly at congregations and conferences around the world, and works to encourage and build up other leaders.  He has led numerous tours to Israel over the years, and is a strong supporter of the Jewish State.  He has served on various national and regional committees, and has held numerous positions of leadership throughout the Messianic Jewish Movement. 

 

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Rabbi Joshua Brumbach - Assistant Rabbi

Joshua Brumbach speaks widely in congregations and conferences around the country, and has lived and worked internationally.  He is a frequent contributor to several publications, including the Set Table, an online Messianic Jewish commentary on the weekly Torah portion.  

Committed to raising up a new generation of young leaders, Joshua is also involved in several initiatives focused on young adults and teens.  He holds a degree in Anthropology from Mt. Hood Community College, a degree in Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations and Biblical Studies from UCLA, and is currently completing a graduate degree in Jewish and Rabbinic Studies through the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI).  He is an accredited Jewish Educator and has studied in several Jewish institutions, including an Orthodox yeshiva in Europe.  He additionally serves as the Assistant Director of the newly established David Harold Stern Center for Messianic Jewish Learning and Life. 

 

Board Members

Charity Hook

Barbra Miner

Bill Morrison

Jay Ravens

Harold Turner

Sarala Waller

 

Shamashim Leaders

Education Director:  Alison Margolis

Music Director:  Corry Bell

Dance Director:  Juli Burkhart

Sisterhood:  Elizabeth Margolis

Oneg & Kitchen Director:  Gail Aronson

Sound Director:  Bill Morrison

Powerpoint & Visuals Director:  John Ehlen

Decorations:  Lisa Greenfield

Judaica:  Charity Hook & Sheri Ehlen

Tape's & CD's:  Elizabeth Margolis

Greeters:  Catherine Tremere

Prayer Network:  Avelina Diaz 

Webmaster:  Michael Cameron 

 

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