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
- Jonathan Rubin, President
- Andrea Berkowitz-Cerasano, Vice President of Living Jewish Values
- Elizabeth Desbiens, Vice President of Ritual & Worship
- Elisa Harrington-Verb, Vice President of Membership & Growth
- Rick Dolins, Honorary Vice President
- Randy Simon, Financial Secretary
- Peter Kopcha, Treasurer
- Kim Broad, Secretary
Board of Trustees: Members-At-Large
Steve Egna
Shae Fitzgerald
Gay Griffith
Brian Haak
Melinda Teter
Aaron Treiber
Board of Advisors
Richard Dolins, Chair
Ann Cramer
Gerald Hahn
Eileen Michaels
Stan Strauss
Gordon Zuckerman
Professional 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’ experience in synagogue and day school education. Even with this, 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
I am proud to serve Congregation Gates of Heaven as Director of Administration and Operations! I joined the CGOH family in 2021 with a background in customer service and volunteer-community engagement. I studied psychology at the University at Albany prior to earning a Master of Science degree in psychology in 2012. My husband, Eric, and I live in Schenectady with our Westie dog, Shea.
My primary responsibilities include serving our members and lay leadership with administrative support, oversight of financial transactions, and management of facility operations.
I invite you to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, as I consistently strive to deliver the high-quality professional services which make Gates of Heaven your spiritual home in our community. You may reach me at josh@cgoh.org. I look forward to getting to know you and your family.
Administrative Support Staff
Tammy Van Valkenburgh
Administrative Assistant
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Elisa Harrington-Verb
Hospitality & Engagement Coordinator
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