Clergy
Matthew S. Cutler, DD
Senior Rabbi
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Eleanor B. Pearlman, LCSW, MA
Adjunct Rabbi Emerita
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Lay Leadership
Board of Trustees: Officers
- Elizabeth Desbiens, President
- Andrea Berkowitz, Vice President
- Brian Haak, Vice President
- Ann Cramer, Honorary Vice President, Past President 1986-'89
- Randy Simon, Financial Secretary
- Peter Kopcha, Treasurer (Past President 2021-'23)
- Kimberley Broad, Secretary
Board of Trustees: Members-At-Large
- Gary Bloom
- Steve Egna
- Steve Elson
- Shae Fitzgerald
- Jeremy Goldberg
- Jodi Pearlman
- Jonathan Rubin (Immediate Past President, 2023-'25)
- Aaron Treiber
Board of Advisors
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Ann Cramer, Chair (Past President 1986-'89)
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Gerald Hahn
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Eileen Michaels (Past President 2005-'07)
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Stanley Strauss (Past President 1989-'91)
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Gordon Zuckerman
Executive Staff
Arnie Rotenberg
Director of Congregational Jewish Living
It is my pleasure to serve as the Director of Congregational Jewish Living, a position that has grown to include the roles of Director of our Religious School, Adult Education, and programs throughout CGOH.
Director of Congregational Jewish Living
It is my pleasure to serve as the Director of Congregational Jewish Living, a position that has grown to include the roles of Director of our Religious School, Adult Education, and programs throughout CGOH.
I have over 40 years of experience in synagogue and day school education. Even with this role, I am always a teacher at heart, modeling lifelong learning as an example to our students and teachers.
My background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Colorado in Denver. Learning is a part of my life. I have the same expectations for your children as I do mine—to see them excel and become engaged in Jewish life and become productive human beings. I invite you to join me on this journey.
Josh Cooper-Ginsburg
Director of Administration and Operations
Director of Administration and Operations
Josh joined the team at CGOH as Director of Administration and Operations in December 2021, with experience in a variety of industries related to customer service and two years as Executive Director at another synagogue.
Josh's official responsibilities include administrative oversight, management of financial transactions and records, and management of facility operations. Unofficially, Josh enjoys leading the occasional Shabbat service as cantorial vocalist, staff photographer during holiday events and year-round activities, and as host (or butler, cruise director, medic, tour guide, etc.), welcoming you and your family every time you enter our front doors.
Josh is Vice President of Ne'imah Jewish Community Chorus, Inc., based in Albany, and a member of NATA (National Association for Temple Administration), serving as Co-Chair of the Ruach Committee for the 2025 conference in Tucson, Arizona.
Josh and his husband, Eric, live in Schenectady with their Westie dog, Shea. Josh was raised in Oceanside, NY and attended SUNY Albany, when he met Eric and started their life together. Josh and Eric were married at Temple Israel in Albany in 2015. Josh has a Master Degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix.
You may contact Josh by emailing josh@cgoh.org or
Administrative Support Staff
Mon, July 14 2025 18 Tammuz 5785
