Dr. Sheldon J. Harr has been the senior Rabbi of Temple Kol Ami since 1976, serving the Congregation practically since its inception. He is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Cincinnati, he went on to graduate work at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees in Hebrew Letters, ultimately leading to Rabbinic Ordination. He later earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Emory University in Atlanta and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Hebrew [...]

Born and raised in London, England, Rabbi Mark Goldman grew up immersed in the modern Orthodox Jewish community. After high school, he spent his gap year studying at Yeshivat HaKotel in Jerusalem, deepening his connection to Torah and Israel. He went on to earn an Honours B.A. in Judaic Studies from the London School of Jewish Studies and became the youngest person ever to receive ministerial certification from the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom. He later earned a Master of Music in Performance and Literature from the prestigious Eastman School of Music. His unique blend of musical and spiritual [...]

  Rabbi Uri is a distinguished spiritual leader and educator with a profound commitment to enriching lives through the teachings of Judaism. Born in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires in 1989, his journey has been marked by a deep-rooted connection to his heritage and an unyielding passion for nurturing souls. His transformative journey began during his teenage years when he assumed the role of a madrich (youth leader) in the synagogue his parents played a pivotal role in establishing. This phase ignited his fervor for Judaism and a profound desire to share its wisdom with others. The foundations of his [...]