The Great welcomes Rabbi Feldman
THE board of The Great Synagogue has announced that Rabbi Menachem Feldman will be joining the shule as chazan and assistant rabbi.
THE board of The Great Synagogue has announced that Rabbi Menachem Feldman will be joining the shule as chazan and assistant rabbi.
Rabbi Feldman was born in 1996 in Jerusalem and raised in Sydney. He studied in Sydney, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, New York, Jerusalem and Moscow where he received his smicha.
In 2017, he married Mushki in Moscow and they now have two children.
He recently served as young adults director, co-chazan and associate rabbi at Dover Heights Shule, where he and Mushki have been successful in running dynamic programs and initiatives. He also has been teaching music at Kesser Torah College.
Rabbi Feldman is passionate about Jewish communal service, pastoral work, chazzanut, Jewish music, Jewish education and outreach, and he brings warmth and dynamism in abundance. Together with Mushki, they will have an open home and look forward to hosting the community.
Great Synagogue chief minister Rabbi Benjamin Elton said, “This is an exciting moment in the history of our community. We are welcoming a first-class chazan and an energetic imaginative minister, who is also personable, warm and friendly.
“I am looking forward to outstanding services and working with Rabbi Feldman and his wife Mushki to enhance all aspects of our congregation.”
Great Synagogue president David Lewis said, “We are excited to have Rabbi Feldman join our Great family.
“He is an outstanding vocalist and chazan and will be working closely with our choir to extend their repertoire. He and Mushki will be a huge asset to our growing youth and young adult programs with their exceptional youth leadership experience.”
When asked about joining The Great Synagogue, Rabbi Feldman said, “Mushki and I feel humbled and blessed to be given the opportunity to serve The Great Synagogue community and make a positive impact.
“The Great Synagogue holds such a special place in Australian Jewry and we are honoured to be able to be the newest link in an illustrious chain, making our contribution to this wonderful kehilla.”
Rabbi Feldman will begin to lead Shabbat services on March 12 and will commence full-time at The Great Synagogue on March 20.
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