Rabbi Joel Simon

Rabbi Joel Simon is the senior rabbi at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, FL, where he previously served as assistant and associate rabbi. He also spent three years as the senior rabbi of Shir Ami in Newtown, PA. His experience with camp, youth group, and 20s and 30s individuals strongly influences his views of congregational life.

Parents blessing their children at a Shabbat dinner program knows as Challah in the ‘Chood,

Strengthening Congregations

How to Engage Your Members Beyond the Synagogue's Walls

Rabbi Joel Simon

July 2, 2019

Learn how one congregation with geographically dispersed members maximized its reach in a world with increasing competition for people’s time and energy.