MOSAIC LAW - Key Persons
I grew up in Sacramento and became a Bar Mitzvah at Mosaic Law Congregation. I am a committed member of MLC having been Men's Club President and Board Treasurer. In addition to being the Second VP, I am also the Education Chair. My goals include expanding our education program and greater engagement with young families
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clergy and Staff
I have been on the Mosaic Law Congregation board for over a decade and have held numerous roles including President, VP, Secretary and am now the Treasurer. In addition to my Executive roles, I am a Past President of Men's Club and the Kiddush Cup Golf Classic. When not working on HR, Kiddush or MLC finances, I spend my time with my wife, Melinda, and our four kids.
I joined Mosaic Law Congregation in 1983 having traveled from Brooklyn, New York for work. I immediately became involved in many aspects of religious life at the synagogue and have served in many positions. I continue to be very involved in the synagogue I have grown to love.
As a fourth generation Mosaic Law Congregation member, I am proud to serve on the board. As your Secretary, my role is to record the board meetings and help foster communication between the board to the membership. If you have questions about board actions or a board report, please reach out to me and I'll be happy to help.
I grew up at Mosaic Law Congregation and became a Bar Mitzvah there in 1971. After a long career as a military physician, I returned to Sacramento with my wife, Sheri, and our two sons.
I am a multi-generational Mosaic Law Congregation member raised at the shul. I am married with two boys who love to come to MLC. I look forward to helping the synagogue continue to be an important contributor to the Sacramento-area Jewish Community.
Originally from Los Angeles, I have been a member of Mosaic Law Congregation for 35 years. My leadership roles at MLC include President, VP, Membership Chair and Gala Co-Chair in 2019. Other areas of interest include programming and event planning, Kiddush lunch prep and working in the Holocaust Memorial Garden located on our campus.
I was born in Tehran and am a product of a Jewish Day School education. I came to the US for an advanced education, but the Islamic Revolution kept me here. I am the director of The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. I have been a member of Mosaic Law Congregation since 1975. I am married and have two adult sons.
Mosaic Law Congregation has been a part of my life since I started in Sunday school, became a Bar Mitzvah and attended Confirmation there. My goal on the Board is to find innovative ways to increase membership among younger families and ensure that Jewish traditions are passed on through the educational programs our synagogue has to offer.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Member of the Clergy and Staff
- Rabbi
- Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Ben Herman grew up in a traditional Jewish family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated with a BA and Comprehensive Honors in History, Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has Rabbinic Ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. He is married to Karina and they have two children.
Rabbi Herman has contagious enthusiasm, a passion for Jewish living, and a joy for meeting new people. His personal mission statement is Every Person Counts. Rabbi Herman looks forward to meeting you and to experiencing firsthand all of the wonderful things that Mosaic Law Congregation has to offer.
In his spare time, Rabbi Herman enjoys running, biking and hiking, reading (especially historical fiction and the latest John Grisham novel), and going to farmers markets, performances and sporting events.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clergy and Staff
- Rabbi
- Rabbi Emeritus
I have been blessed to serve as Rabbi for the Mosaic Law Congregation community for 25 years, retiring in August 2020. Since arriving in the summer of 1995, according to the files in our office, I have officiated at the following life cycle events:
Originally from upstate New York, I began attending Mosaic Law Congregation as a law student. The shul has played an important role in my life as it is where I met my wife Bebe, celebrated my children's B'nai Mitzvah and met life long friends. I look forward to ensuring that Mosaic Law Congregation remains a place of learning, friendship and Tzedakah for our community.
I have been part of the Sacramento Jewish community since 2010 and have served the community in various roles. Prior to joining the MLC Board, I was chair of the Sacramento Jewish Community Relations Council.
I have served in several leadership roles including as Mosaic Law Congregation's basketball coach, golf tournament director and Education Chair. I am a Past President of the Board of Trustees.
I have been a member of Mosaic Law Congregation for almost 30 years. I am active in Sisterhood and enjoy reading Torah. I am excited to be able to serve on the MLC Board.
I joined Mosaic Law Congregation with my family after being raised in another shul. I am so excited to be working with the Board to bring the entire congregation out of the COVID years. Please feel free to call or chat with me at any time as we are working for all of us.