Rabbi Arthur Weiner
Rabbi Arthur Weiner arrived in Paramus in August of 1996 to serve as the Rabbi of the JCCP/CBT. Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1989, he served as the Rabbi of the Heska Amuna Synagogue in Knoxville Tennessee for seven years before relocating to Bergen County. While in Knoxville, he was honored by the Council of Jewish Federations and the Southeast Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism for his efforts on behalf of the Jewish community.
Rabbi Weiner is also a former Chaplain in the United States Naval Reserve.
In addition to his many synagogue responsibilities, Rabbi Weiner is a past officer of the New Jersey Rabbinical Assembly, the North Jersey Board of Rabbis, and is currently a member of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. He is also the former Chairman of the Bergen County Jewish Learning Project. Rabbi Weiner is a certified Mesader Gittin, (certified Jewish divorce specialist), one of only 36 Rabbis throughout the Conservative movement authorized to facilitate Jewish divorce by the Joint Bet Din of the Rabbinical Assembly.
Rabbi Weiner has been honored by the JCCP/CBT, the Israel Bonds Development Corporation, the State of Israel, and the Borough of Paramus, NJ for his outstanding work on behalf of the synagogue, and local community.
Rabbi Weiner has taught us, “Do not separate yourself from the community. (Pirkei Avot 2:4). Almost 2000 years ago, our sages taught this important lesson to our ancestors. Participation in the life of the Synagogue and involvement in the Jewish community is essential because no one can be Jewish all alone. Ours is a tradition that has always taught that we find G-d in the context of a strong supportive community. We offer a tremendous array of opportunities precisely because we want to encourage participation in the life of our community. We know that one approach does not suit everyone. We believe strongly in our philosophy of welcoming Jews of all backgrounds to our congregation, while remaining devoted to the principles of authentic Conservative Judaism.
Rabbi Weiner is married to Dr. Shira Weiner, a professor of Biomechanics and Ergonomics at New York University, and a professor of Physical Therapy at Touro College in NYC. They are the proud parents of Sam, daughter-in-law Marianna and their daughters Rina and Adira; Danit and son-in-law Josh and their daughters, Ava and Maya; and Aviva, and son-in-law Pinchas.
Rabbi Howard Siegel
Rabbi Howard Siegel received a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature from the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, a Master of Arts in Judaica and rabbinical ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in New York. He was awarded a Doctor of Divinity by JTS.
For the past 15 years, he has been an interim rabbi for congregations in Los Angeles CA, San Antonio TX, Vancouver BC, Tampa FL, Charlotte NC, Merrick and Harrison, NY.
Rabbi Siegel’s honors include: The Rae & Edmund Hecht Houston Jewish Community Rabbinic Award, Congressional Recognition for Work with Hunger & Homelessness, Hennepin County (MN) Award of Distinction for Work with Hunger and the Lillian M. Lowenfield Prize in Practical Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. To reach Rabbi Siegel please email him at Rabbi@fljc.com.