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CLERGY, LEADERSHIP, & STAFF

Clergy

Matthew S. Cutler, DD
Senior Rabbi
Read about Rabbi Matt

Eleanor B. Pearlman, LCSW, MA
Adjunct Rabbi Emerita
Read about Rabbi Pearlman

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

  • Ann Cramer, Chair
    (Past President 1986-'89)
  • Gerald Hahn
  • Eileen Michaels
    (Past President 2005-'07)
  • Stanley Strauss
    (Past President 1989-'91)
  • 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.
 
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
 
Josh joined CGOH as Director of Administration and Operations in December 2021, bringing customer service expertise and prior synagogue leadership experience.
 
He oversees administration, finances, and facilities, while also serving as cantorial vocalist, event photographer, and welcoming presence for congregants.
 
Josh is Vice President of Ne'imah Jewish Community Chorus and recently served as Co-Chair of the National Association for Temple Administration's Ruach Committee for the 2025 conference in Tucson, Arizona.
 
He and his husband Eric live in Schenectady with their Westie, Shea. Raised in Oceanside, NY, Josh attended SUNY Albany, when he met Eric. They married at Temple Israel in Albany in 2015. Josh holds a Masters in Psychology from the University of Phoenix.
 
You may contact Josh by emailing josh@cgoh.org or
 

Administrative Support Staff

Tammy Van Valkenburgh
Administrative Assistant
Kevin Warren
Administrative Assistant to Rabbi Cutler
Elisa Harrington-Verb
Hospitality & Engagement Coordinator
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