Sinai Reform Temple of Bay Shore welcomes Rabbi Emily Ilana Losben as its spiritual leader and teacher.

Rabbi Losben officiated at her first service in Bay Shore on Friday, August 15th and the Congregants were inspired, they learned, they had a spiritual experience, and even enjoyed the service (including the sermon). Said Marian Kent, a long-time member of Sinai Reform Congregation, "Rabbi Losben's is going to bring so much to this Temple. She has so much to offer us with her personality, education and experience. We are truly fortunate to have her as our Rabbi."

Though this is her first pulpit, Rabbi Losben, or Rabbi Emily as she is sometimes called, comes with notable credentials. She received her masters degree in Hebrew letters and rabbinic ordination at Hebrew Union College. Prior to that, she received a masters degree in Educational Administration from Xavier University, and she earned a Bachelor's Degree in French, Political Science, and Communications from Albright College. She has served as Student Rabbi for pulpits throughout the Country and has also held educational positions at various synagogues.

Rabbi Emily said "I feel truly blessed to be the rabbi at Sinai Reform Temple. It is a wonderful, warm place and I know that together we'll grow spiritually and programmatically. I'm truly looking forward to sharing many simchas [happy occasions] with my new family here in Bay Shore."

Sinai Reform Temple is a place for Reform Jews and their families, including interfaith families, to worship. Sinai Reform Temple is a Reform congregation that was founded in 1948. The membership consists of founding members to families with young children. More than 100 families call Sinai Reform Temple home, but we are always interested in growing our Temple family. As always, but especially at this time of year, Sinai Reform Temple welcomes visitors and guests to its services. In addition to Shabbat (Sabbath) and holiday services, Hebrew School, and social and community organizations, Sinai Reform Temple has a social hall available for celebrations and a community thrift shop. Sinai Reform Temple is located at 39 Brentwood Rd., Bay Shore. For more information, please call the Temple office at 631- 665-5755.