The People at HJC

Rabbi

Dr. Neil Kurshan

He is the author of the book, Raising Your Child to be a Mensch, is married to Alisa Rubin Kurshan and is the father of four children. His current professional interest is spiritual formation, helping members of his congregation to clarify their understanding about God and the spiritual dimension of their lives.

Cantor

Carol Chesler

Cantor Chesler has served as the Cantor of the Malvern Jewish Center since graduating from the Cantorial School of the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1992. She has extensive teaching and Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring experience, and worked for many years as a music teacher and Music Director at a number of synagogues and camps, including Camp Ramah. She has also worked as the Hillel program director at Northwestern University in Illinois, as the Adult Education Program Director at the YM/YWHA in Central Queens, and as the Cantor at the Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged in New York.

Cantor Chesler has a wide range of responsibilities in the congregation. In addition to leading Shabbat services, she teaches music and prayer extensively in the Nursery and Religious Schools, tutors our B'nai Mitzvah, and coordinates all the musical aspects of our Yamim Noraim services.

Educational Director and

Family Life Coordinator

E. Marcus

E. Marcus, Family Life Coordinator and Educational Director.

Nursery School Director

Sue Meisler

Our Director, Sue Meisler, has headed the school since 1985. Under her guidance our school has grown to over 180 children attending classes for 2,3, and 4 year olds.
Sue holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education. Sue's warm personality and caring manner set the tone of the school.
Sue is available to counsel parents on any issues that may arise throughout the year.

Youth Group Director

President

Noel Rubinton became president of HJC in June, 2006. He has been a member of the congregation since 1994 and has served on the synagogue's family life committee, as well as the board of trustees and its executive committee. He has been the chair of HJC's Re-Imagine Project, aimed at fostering innovation in religious education, and has worked closely with the religious school. Born in Brooklyn, Noel grew up in New York City and is a graduate of Brown University. Professionally, he has worked at Newsday since 1979 as a writer and editor, and he is currently editor of its weekly Act Two section. His wife and child are also active members of the HJC community, volunteering and participating in a wide range of activities.

Administrator

Please welcome our new administrator, Jane Hallberg, into HJC’s main office. As you may know, Jane has a long history with HJC and has held many staff positions - she has taught in the nursery school classroom, assisted with Religious School matters and has run the summer camp. Jane is intimately aware of workings of the various aspects of our synagogue. We believe that she will bring a great amount of experience and exuberance into the main office. Please stop in and welcome her in her new role.

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