Rabbi Michael Birnholz (he/him) arrived at Temple Beth Shalom in Vero Beach in 2002 following his ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Over the 20 years that Rabbi Birnholz has been in Indian River County, he and his family have had a chance to grow in body, mind, and spirit right along with Temple Beth Shalom. Rabbi Birnholz enthusiastically shares his ruach and koach -spirit and strength - with the many diverse facets of the Jewish community. Rabbi Birnholz is proud to be part of the vibrant life of his congregation. Rabbi Birnholz has also enjoyed a wide variety of community opportunities to teach and preach Jewish values and wisdom. His hope is to build Temple Beth Shalom into a house of wholeness, harmony, and peace and see these efforts spread caring, compassion, and justice to the Treasure Coast and beyond.
