Rabbi Yael Ridberg
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Yael B. Ridberg serves as the rabbi of Congregation Dor Hadash in San
From 1998-2010, Rabbi Ridberg served for 12 years as a rabbi at West End Synagogue, in NYC; three years as the associate rabbi before becoming the sole rabbi of that congregation. A 1997 graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Rabbi Ridberg served for two years as the first Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in New York. |
Yael received her BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990 in Communication Arts and Women’s Studies.
In addition to her congregational responsibilities, Rabbi Ridberg serves as the Vice President for Education for Waters of Eden Mikvah and Education Center, as a Board member of Jewish Family Service, as well as an executive Committee Board Member at the San Diego Jewish Academy.
She is a Past President of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association and has been a member of the Rabbinic Council of the New Israel Fund, the Board of Plaza Jewish Community Chapel in NYC, and has led a bereavement support group through the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services and the Jewish Healing Center in NYC. In 2007, Rabbi Ridberg became certified as a yoga instructor with Yogaworks.
Rabbi Ridberg serves as an author, commentator, advisory committee member for Guide to Jewish Reconstructionist Practice series published by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and is a chapter author for the 2007 URJ publication, Life, Faith and Cancer. Her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Times of Israel, and Kveller.
She lives in La Jolla with her husband and four daughters.
In addition to her congregational responsibilities, Rabbi Ridberg serves as the Vice President for Education for Waters of Eden Mikvah and Education Center, as a Board member of Jewish Family Service, as well as an executive Committee Board Member at the San Diego Jewish Academy.
She is a Past President of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association and has been a member of the Rabbinic Council of the New Israel Fund, the Board of Plaza Jewish Community Chapel in NYC, and has led a bereavement support group through the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services and the Jewish Healing Center in NYC. In 2007, Rabbi Ridberg became certified as a yoga instructor with Yogaworks.
Rabbi Ridberg serves as an author, commentator, advisory committee member for Guide to Jewish Reconstructionist Practice series published by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and is a chapter author for the 2007 URJ publication, Life, Faith and Cancer. Her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Times of Israel, and Kveller.
She lives in La Jolla with her husband and four daughters.
Education Director Betsy Schneider
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Betsy Schneider joined Dor Hadash in 2008 from South Florida where she was Creating Jewish Memories with families for ten years. As Education Director in Reform and Reconstructionist synagogues, Betsy has dedicated her career to educating children and their families and bridging the gap between synagogue life and the home. As a child in Buffalo, New York, Betsy remembers sharing special Jewish times with her parents and sister, which inspires her to offer opportunities for today's families to share fun and meaningful Jewish experiences together.
At Camp JRF, in the summer of 2002, Betsy was one of the Chalutzim (pioneers) as the Jewish Educator on staff during the very first summer of the camp. In the summer of 2009, Betsy once again served as the Jewish Educator at Camp JRF on the West Coast. Additional staffing roles have included The March of the Living and URJ Camp Coleman.
Betsy, her husband, David and their son, Eli live in Tierrasanta.
At Camp JRF, in the summer of 2002, Betsy was one of the Chalutzim (pioneers) as the Jewish Educator on staff during the very first summer of the camp. In the summer of 2009, Betsy once again served as the Jewish Educator at Camp JRF on the West Coast. Additional staffing roles have included The March of the Living and URJ Camp Coleman.
Betsy, her husband, David and their son, Eli live in Tierrasanta.
Congregational Administrator Valentina Sharabi
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Valentina serves Dor Hadash as its Congregational Administrator, maintaining the office, supporting Rabbi Yael, Ed Director Betsy Schneider, the Board of Trustees, and providing important professional guidance to our congregation.
Valentina has been actively involved with the San Diego Jewish community for more than 20 years, participating in a variety of programs and organizations. She frequently attends lectures, spiritual events, Jewish holiday celebrations, and book fairs. She enjoys volunteering, socializing, and fundraising. In addition, she is a volunteer for the Jewish Family Services Refugee and Immigration Services as an administrator assistant and interpreter.
Valentina received her Bachelors degree in Advertising and Marketing in Santiago, Chile and moved to San Diego in 1991. While raising her family, she worked as an administrator for an immigration law firm and later in construction and real estate. She has enjoyed being a part of the growing San Diego Jewish community. Valentina is thrilled to be a part of the Congregation Dor Hadash family.
Valentina has been actively involved with the San Diego Jewish community for more than 20 years, participating in a variety of programs and organizations. She frequently attends lectures, spiritual events, Jewish holiday celebrations, and book fairs. She enjoys volunteering, socializing, and fundraising. In addition, she is a volunteer for the Jewish Family Services Refugee and Immigration Services as an administrator assistant and interpreter.
Valentina received her Bachelors degree in Advertising and Marketing in Santiago, Chile and moved to San Diego in 1991. While raising her family, she worked as an administrator for an immigration law firm and later in construction and real estate. She has enjoyed being a part of the growing San Diego Jewish community. Valentina is thrilled to be a part of the Congregation Dor Hadash family.
