Spencer L. Mandell
Spencer Mandell is excited to join Congregation Beth Emeth as student rabbi. He is a third year rabbinical student at the Hebrew Union College (HUC.) Spencer is also helping to manage the HUC soup kitchen this year.
Born in Florida and raised in Cincinnati, his hometown temple is Isaac M. Wise Temple. From an early age, Spencer found comfort in building community with others and has always found joy in celebrating life moments in a Jewish community.
Spencer has been shaped by a variety of people throughout his life that have taught him about how to live a life of meaning and intention. One way Spencer continues to build relationships with others is through song leading. Spencer has been a song-leader, and music teacher at summer camp, and synagogues, for all types of learners. He was also the music teacher last year at Temple Tikvah on Long Island.
Some other interests include swimming, cycling, reading non-fiction and listening to memoirs.
Congregation Beth Emeth is a Reform Jewish community in Albany, NY where you can find your place, find your people, and find fulfillment in Jewish life.