Mark D. Reiss, M.D. Inclusion Directory

Shayndel facilitates life cycle events and travels for destination ceremonies. She will work with you to co-create weddings, funerals, bar/bat mitzvahs, baby namings, blessingways, births and other rites of passage. Shayndel officiates new rituals that serve to recognize and honor major life changes to support you in times of joy and times of sorrow. Some ‘out of the box’ events that Read more...

I am credentialed as an interfaith minister by the Oklahoma Objector Community (a religious humanist community with a special focus on peace and social justice concerns). I have also been credentialed as a Darshan (Jewish Teacher) by the Darshan Yeshiva and currently serve as one of the service leaders of the Spinoza Havurah (a Humanistic Jewish community). I sometimes officiate Read more...

Rabbi Rebekah Stern returned home to Congregation Beth El, first as Associate Rabbi in 2014, before becoming Senior Rabbi in 2021. Rabbi Stern feels that it is a tremendous privilege to serve as Rabbi in the community in which she grew up. Rabbi Stern leads the clergy team in providing support to the members of our community on our individual Read more...

Woodstock Jewish Congregation is a vibrant, welcoming spiritual home. We are dedicated to the advancement of Jewish ethics, culture and religion. We strive to enable participants to enrich their lives through Jewish worship, celebration, practice, study and fellowship. We are committed to maintaining our loving character by treating all people with care and respect; and to fostering our connection with Read more...

Cantor Raechel is a musician, songwriter, producer, and liturgical vocalist for Jewish communities. She majored in music at LaGuardia High School & Wesleyan University and is currently on the cantorial path at ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. She was born & raised in NYC and has been living in Woodstock since 2020. She is excited to be serving as cantor Read more...

Rabbi Johanna M. Hershenson serves Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel in Boise, Idaho. Ordained at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in 1995, she has led Jewish communities across the United States, New Zealand, and the Czech Republic. She is known for her innovative approaches to worship, interfaith collaboration, and building inclusive, vibrant congregations. In addition to her rabbinic work, Rabbi Read more...