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Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn

Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn began serving as the spiritual leader of The Conservative Synagogue in July, 2008. He previously served as the rabbi of Midbar Kodesh Temple in Henderson, Nevada for eight years where he helped grow the young congregation to 300 families, started a Hevra Kadisha, and helped create the Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas. He was raised in Southern California and is a former Regional President and Interim Director of Far West Region United Synagogue Youth. Rabbi Wiederhorn earned a BA in Judaic Studies from the University of California, San Diego in 1994. He then received a Masters in Hebrew Letters from the University of Judaism in 1996. In May 2000, he earned another MA with his rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in New York. Rabbi Wiederhorn was also the Rabbinic Intern for Congregation Ner Tamid in Rancho Palos Verdes, California and for three years served as the Rabbinic Intern at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center in Roslyn, New York. He is also a past President of the Board of Rabbis of Southern Nevada.

Rabbi Wiederhorn is the proud husband of fourteen years to Rebecca (Riki) and father to Meital (10 years), Ayelet (8 years), and Avi (5 years).

Cantor Laura Berman

Cantor Laura Berman                                         

Cantor Laura Berman is enjoying her eighth year at The Conservative Synagogue, having joined the team in 2003.   She is a graduate of the H. L. Miller Cantorial School of The Jewish Theological Seminary where she earned a Masters Degree in Sacred Music and a Diploma of Hazzan.  This follows a successful career in banking and finance, having earned an MBA from The Wharton School. 

As shaliach tzibbur, Cantor Berman strives to create an atmosphere in our Shabbat and Festival services which is warm, inviting, and accessible.  Having a love for teaching, she is responsible for our b’nei mitzvah program and works with each student directly, helping to develop confident and competent students who reach new heights in their Hebrew learning and synagogue skills.  She is also responsible for our youth and adult choirs, which help to lead the congregation at High Holiday services and perform at special programs in the synagogue and community, including annual concerts.  Her monthly Rosh Hodesh group always welcomes new faces to join in meaningful discussion.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Cantor Berman grew up in a Conservative home and was active in her synagogue religious school, choir, and the greater Jewish Community.  She is the very proud mother of Samuel.