Jackson Hole
Jewish Community

Rabbi Jerry Weider will be leading Simchat Torah celebrations October 20-22, 2008.

Rabbi Jerry Weider

After graduating from RutgersUniversitywith a B.A. in History, Rabbi Weider was ordained in 1973 from the HebrewUnionCollegein CincinnatiOhio. For the past 28 years Rabbi Weider has been the Rabbi of Congregation Beth Elohim in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn . Under his leadership Congregation Beth Elohim has grown to become the largest and most active Reform synagogue in Brooklyn .

During his first sabbatical Rabbi Weider was granted a prestigious Merril Fellowship at HarvardDivinitySchool. After completing his Merril Fellowship, Rabbi Weider was granted a Doctor of Divinity degree from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in the spring of 1998.  Rabbi Weider’s recent sabbatical was spent studying Rabbinic Literature and the Hebrew language in Jerusalemat the HebrewUnionCollege.In addition, he studied Islam the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Weider and his wife Rosalie are also part-time residents of Park City , Utah. They have been going there since 1984 and have been involved with the creation of a synagogue in ParkCity, Temple Har Shalom, a synagogue that now has grown big enough to have a full time Rabbi and a vibrant Jewish life.

Carol will be leading Shabbat services on the following dates:

Carol Mann

My work brings together knowledge from my professional career roles, a lifelong study of metaphysics, a love of things spiritual, and the gift of clairvoyance. I have always been interested in the intersection of science and mysticism, and passionate about exploring the possibilities of human consciousness. The common thread in all that I do is expanding people's awareness of who they are, revealing their soulful beauty, connecting the dots of seemingly random events, and clarifying their life's purpose.

  My journey with all this was catalyzed in childhood when my family lived in Israelfor a year. There, Hebrew became a living language, a window into the soul of Judaism, and the key to being intimate with Israeli culture. Walking through Roman ruins and finding ancient coins on my way to school every day and actually witnessing the unraveling of the Dead Sea Scrolls, made history and the Bible real, and connection with ancient ancestors palpable. The combination of all these awakened me to my soul and inspired so much to come.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree from WashingtonUniversityin St. Louis, and a Master's Degree from HarvardUniversity. Highlights of my professional history include: Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences, Training Manager and Leadership Consultant in the computer industry, Ski and Summer Resort owner, newspaper columnist, radio personality, workshop facilitator and personal transformation consultant to individuals, groups and businesses nationwide.

Over the twenty years that I have lived in Jackson, I have been a member of the Board of the Chaverim and a past president. I facilitate an annual Yom Kippur workshop on the Science and Art of Forgiveness, occasionally consult to the Board , and co-lead Shabbat Services with Chazan Judd Grossman.

Please log on to my website for the full menu of services that I offer, plus podcasts of my radio program, published articles and a blog at: www.yourcosmiccafe.com

Judd Grossman has lived in Jackson Hole since 1980, and has been the song leader for the Jackson Hole Jewish Community since it's inception.

Singer/songwriter, Judd Grossman, has performed at colleges and festivals throughout the U.S., including opening engagements for Bonnie Raitt and others. Grossman has showcased at North by Northwest, Nashville Extravaganza and the Bluebird Cafe. He has also been honored as a finalist in the Telluride Troubadour Contest and the Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase.

Grossman has four CDs to his credit. These recordings along with his reputation as a captivating live performer have established Grossman as a powerful voice in the Rocky Mountain region.

For more on Judd Grossman go to: http://www.juddgrossman.com/homeflash.html