New youth director welcomed at Congregation Beth Israel

Congregation Beth Israel is proud to announce Rabbi Sarah Rubin as the new Director of Youth Education. In this newly formed full time position, Rabbi Rubin will commit her passion for Judaism to implement innovative educational experiences for CBI member families and their children.

Rabbi Rubin was previously Rabbi and Religious School Director at Congregation Ahavas Achim in Keene, New Hampshire.  She has also been an adjunct professor at Keene State College, teaching courses in Jewish culture and history. She received her Bachelor's degree from Ohio State University, her Master of Arts degree from Indiana University, and her Rabbinic Ordination and Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. 

"We look forward to having Rabbi Rubin join our Congregation," said Senior Rabbi Michael Pincus.  "We are confident that she will actively engage with our teachers, student teachers, parents, and students and build on our history of success in our Religious School."

Congregation Beth Israel's Religious School has been recognized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford's Commission on Jewish Education and Leadership for its outstanding excellence in Jewish education. The school is located on 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford.  For more information about the Religious School, visit www.cbict.org, or contact bethisrael@cbict.org, 860-233-8215.