 Rabbi Peter Rigler began his service as Rabbi of Temple Sholom on July 1, 2009.
He is looking foward to engaging with members in all aspects of Jewish living including: worship services, through officiating at weddings, funerals, b'nai mitzvah ceremonies and baby namings, and teaching in the Religious School and Lifelong Learning program. Rabbi Rigler's interests include social justice, youth work, teaching and Israel. He is passionate about making the synagogue warm, fun and inviting.
Rabbi Rigler was ordained by the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in 2002. He served previously for seven years as the Associate Rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel of Elkins Park, PA. He worked as an intern during Rabbinical school at Reform Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains, NY and also at Rodeph Sholom in New York City.
He is an active member of the URJ Camp Harlam Board, where he serves on the faculty for two weeks each summer. He is involved at the Broad Street Ministry homeless shelter and in many social action projects throughout Philadelphia. He is also a graduate of the Synagogue Transformation and Renewal Program, a two-year leadership training course.
His wife, Rabbi Stacy Rigler, is the Religious School Director at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park, PA. They have three children: Maya, Nathan, and Eli. Rabbi Rigler loves running and ran in the New York Marathon in November.
Rabbi Rigler looks forward to meeting all members of Temple Sholom in person.
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 Cantor Patrice Kaplan joined our staff in 1983. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Temple University and received her cantorial certification from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Known as Cantor Patty, she is committed to nurturing a rich musical life for Temple Sholom in Broomall. Cantor Patty is dedicated to both the preservation of our Jewish musical heritage and the pursuit of new music that expresses an evolving Jewish consciousness. She continues to enliven and expand Temple Sholom's spiritual and musical growth. In the community, Cantor Patty has served as Chairperson of the Delaware Valley Reform Cantors’ Council and on the Executive Committee of the Women Cantors’ Network.
Cantor Patty touches our congregation with her exceptional gifts as a teacher as well as a musician. She works with every B’nai Mitzvah student and directs both our youth and adult choirs, which can be heard at evening Shabbat Services, High Holy Days and special concerts
Cantor Patty’s husband, Jeffrey, is a valued member of the choir's bass section and an active member of Brotherhood. They have two Midwest daughters: Sarah, who lives in Chicago, and Andrea, who lives in St. Louis. Cantor Patty is a vibrant and integral part of our Temple family.
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In July 1999, Rabbi Mayer Selekman was named Rabbi Emeritus after serving our congregation for 28 years. Rabbi Mayer came to the pulpit of Temple Sholom in 1971. He completed his M.H.L. studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary, then earned an M.A.H.L. and was ordained at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, where he also taught for several years. In 1992, he was granted a Doctor of Divinity degree. Since coming to the Philadelphia area, Rabbi Mayer has taught at Gratz College, Villanova University, and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. He served as president of Life Guidance Services, Inc., for five years and has also been president of both the Marple Newtown Caring Coalition and the Marple Newtown Clergy Association. Rabbi Mayer is known to all of us for his personal warmth as well as his spiritual leadership.
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Ned is a native Midwesterner, who moved to the Philadelphia area in 1980. He attended Jewish camps in Wisconsin through his teen years. Ned is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in history and Jewish studies, and he received his MBA from New York University. He studied overseas in Jerusalem, Paris and London as part of his undergraduate and graduate studies programs. Ned's first career included work as a financial analyst, programmer and government contract control specialist for a computer manufacturer. Ned has worked in a variety of leadership positions in the Jewish community since 1988. Ned is an active member of the Delaware Valley Association of Synagogue Administrators and a member of NATA - the National Association of Temple Administrators.
Ned and his wife, Karen, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2007. Karen is an attorney, grants writer and teacher. They have two sons. Joe is a senior at Cornell, having completed the 2009 spring semester at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Ben is a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania. They have lived in Lafayette Hill since 1985. Ned enjoys an occasional game of tennis, plays softball and has participated in a weekend touch football group for over 25 years.
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Sandy joined the team at Temple Sholom in July of 2009. Born in Boston, Sandy grew up in central New Jersey. She went to Bates College in Maine where, through Hillel, she had her first taste of involvement in the Jewish Community beyond Sunday School and family functions. Sandy has an MA in cognitive sociology (how people perceive and structure their world). She spent over 20 years in market research. She specialized in designing, conducting and analyzing surveys which were used in litigation. During this time, Sandy also did a great deal of pro bono market research and consulting for various Jewish organizations. It was through volunteering that Sandy honed her talents and interest in community relations and creating community involvement.
Sandy lives in Wyncote with her husband, Herb, and 7 year old daughter, Victoria. In her free time Sandy is usually found hiking, tending her extensive gardens, reading a good book or organizing a community gathering of one type or another.
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Lori Green has been involved in Jewish education for over 25 years, serving in Miami, FL; West Hartford, CT; and in the Philadelphia area. Entering her 12th year at Temple Sholom, Lori strives to foster in her students and their families a commitment to Jewish learning and doing. From partnering with the Leo Baeck School in Israel to her involvement with the Auerbach CAJE (Central Agency for Jewish Education), and active membership in NATE (National Association of Temple Educators), Lori continues to bring creative and innovative ideas to engage Temple families in prayer, tikkun olam, love of Torah and commitment to Israel.
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Lorri joined our Temple family as a congregant in 2005 and joined our Preschool staff as a teacher in 2006. She holds a Masters of Education from West Chester University and is certified in Elementary and Special Education. Lorri is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Lorri's goal is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are enouraged to grow cognitively, socially and spiritually. Lorri believes preschool children learn best through play that is both purposeful and planned.
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