Rabbi Gideon Shloush
Rabbi Shloush is a young charismatic leader who has been an important part
of the remarkable resurgence at Congregation Adereth El. Located in the heart
of New York City - serving the Murray Hill, Gramercy Park, and Kips Bay neighborhoods
of Manhattan -this Synagogue is New York's oldest Congregation on the same site.
He has become the inspiration and coordinator of a wide variety of Jewish learning programs,
lecture series, beginner's services and social events at the historic Synagogue,
bringing in large groups of young singles and families. Under his
leadership the Shul membership has tripled, a magnificent Beit Midrash
has been built and the Synagogue recently underwent a major restoration for
just the third time in its 153 year history. He also played a major role in
the planning of the glorious 150th Anniversary celebration.
In 2002 Rabbi Shloush was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America. The following year he was appointed as the Director of Rabbinic Learning and Enrichment at the RCA. In this capacity he is credited with the creation and overseeing of the Rabbi Steven M. Dworken Continuing Rabbinic Education program which offered a wide variety of Torah learning and professional development opportunites for nearly one thousand member rabbis around the world.
Rabbi Shloush is an adjunct professor at Stern College where he teaches Tanach and Jewish Studies. Also, for the past seven years he has served as the Vice President of Rabbinic Alumni for Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. Since 2006 Rabbi Shloush has served as the Coordinator of Professional Rabbinic Education at RIETS. Working closely with RIETS students in their final year of Smicha, he organizes customized rabbinic training seminars and year-long internships to ensure a seamless transition from Rabbinical School to Rabbinic Life.
Rabbi Shloush is a descendant of a long line of distinguished Rabbis. He follows in the path blazed by his father Rabbi Eliahu Shloush (KBY '65-'69), a respected Rav and scholar. His grandfather, Rabbi David Shloush is the Chief Rabbi of Netanya in Israel. His great-grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Shloush, was the Rosh Av Beit Din and Rosh Chevra Kadisha of Jerusalem. He is also the great-grandson of Rav Meir Vaknin, the long-time Chief Rabbi of Tiberias. Rabbi Shloush's mother, Dr. Rita Shloush was the founder and Head of School of Yeshivat Rambam in Baltimore, MD. Several years ago, she was the recipient of the Jerusalem Prize from the President of the State of Israel.
Rabbi Gideon and Bonnie Shloush are the proud parents of Yair, Micha'el, Ariella, Avigayil & Talia.
Rabbi Sidney Kleiman
Received Semicha (Rabbinical Ordination)
from Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological seminary. Academically, studied at City College, Columbia University and Yeshiva University where he received his B.S. in 1935. Also did Post Graduate work at Dr. Bernard Revel Graduate School.
Since 1939 has served Congregation Adereth El. Member of Rabbinical Council of America and New York Board of Rabbis.Rabbi Kleiman stepped down from his position as Rabbi of Adereth El on December 31, 1999. In honor of his 90th Birthday, a fantastic Shabbos Kiddush Celebration was held on January 25th, 2003. Letters & Plaques were presented by Congressmen, Senators and Leaders of Hebrew Education.On January 24th, 2004 Rabbi Kleiman gave a powerful speech in celebration and thanks for his 91st Birthday!
In 2006, he has just received a special citation for 67 years of service from the Rabbinical Council of America
Rabbi Kleiman is currently the Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Adereth El after serving Adereth El for 60 years. His great speeches and his ability to relate to Jews of every generation make him a star in the history of New York's historic Synagogue.
All who see him in the shul are inspired by him still. Meet an amazing man! When it comes to foul weather, Rabbi Kleiman is even more persistant than a Postman!!!!
