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Rabbi Paul Sidlofsky knew at the age of 14 that he wanted to
be a rabbi. A product of the Reform
movement and Jewish camping, he met rabbis whom he admired for their skill and
dedication, but also for their ability to be real people who wore casual clothes,
played sports and told jokes. To this
day, Rabbi Sidlofsky strives to create a rabbinate where he is both respected
and approachable. He sees the rabbi
primarily as a teacher in all aspects of congregational life. Building a sense of trust and communication
among all people is a top priority, as it lays the groundwork for a successful
partnership between a rabbi and his or her congregation and community.
Prior to moving to Wilmington, Rabbi Sidlofsky served in a
variety of rabbinic and education positions in congregations and Day Schools in
the United States and Canada, and comes most recently from Washington Hebrew
Congregation, in Washington, DC.
Rabbi Sidlofsky was ordained in 1988 from the Leo Baeck
College in London. He received an M.A.
in Jewish Education from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion,
Rhea Hirsch School of Education in Los Angeles, and a Masters of Educational
Administration from the University of Toronto.
Rabbi Sidlofsky is married to Wendy and they have a son,
Ben.
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Rabbi Emeritus - Rabbi James L. Apple, is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, was ordained by the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion in 1965. He earned his Doctorate of Theology in 1969.
He retired with distinction as a United States Navy Chaplain, with the rank of Captain.
He currently teaches at Cape Fear Community College.
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Executive Board
Melanie Frank President
Eric Rosenberg, MD Vice President
Josh Vogel, MD Treasurer
Ellen Balser Secretary
Richard Mandel Immediate Past President
Board of Trustees
Adam Brown, MD
Harriet Eisen, President LCS
Irv Fogler, Endowment Chair
Ivy Peterson
Rita Reibman
Alfred Schnog
Ivan Dickman
Lynn Gallop
Walter Pancoe
Lena Stein Smith
Harry Pearson
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The Ritual Practices Committee assists the Rabbi in making our worship service a meaningful experience. The committee members arrange for honors at Shabbat services, assist in the Torah service and generally facilitate the conduct of the service.
To prepare for congregational participation in High Holiday services, the committee members arrange and schedule readings and honors to provide a smooth transition through the services.
At monthly meetings, the committee and the Rabbi discuss Shabbat services, special services and address congregational recommendations and suggestions. All matters of ritual, as practiced by Temple of Israel, undergo review to accommodate the desires of a diverse congregation.
Committee members are: Richard Weisman (Chair), Joel Frank, Rita Katz, Stephen Alper, Gerry Vance-Owen, Mike Garfinkel, Glenn Tetterton, Sandy Apple, and Anita Schnog.
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