Leadership

Tamid is a synagogue based faith community based in New York City Westchester, NY, and Palm Beach, FL. Our professionals strive to teach and live by the practices of Positive Judaism and serve to raised the well-being and happiness of our students, families, and community members.

Rabbi Darren Levine, D. Min, Founding Rabbi, Tamid NYC
Darren holds ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and a Doctorate in Ministhttps://tamidhebrew.org/wp-admin/widgets.phpry from the Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health. Darren is a devoted father, has three sons, and was formerly the Assistant Rabbi at Temple Shaaray Tefila in New York City – and was a Chaplain Officer in the US Army. He is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the International Positive Psychology Association and works closely with the Interfaith Community of New York. read his full bio here : contact him at dlevine@tamidnyc.org

Rabbi Scott Weiner, Tamid Westchester
Scott Weiner was ordained as a rabbi by the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in 2004. Prior to founding Tamid Westchester, Scott was the Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel of New Rochelle for 11 years and the Rabbi of the Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation in Manhattan for 5 years. He is also a former camp director, youth director, and Israel guide. Rabbi Scott is the immediate Past-President of the Inter-religious Coalition of New Rochelle and is a member of the CCAR. Scott has been married to Limor for 20 years and they are very proud parents of two daughters, Jordan and Carmel, and Latke the dog! Reach Scott via email at: rabbiscott@tamidwestchester.org

Christina Broussard, RJE, Director of Education, Tamid NYC
Christina is originally from Louisiana and holds a Master’s Degree in Jewish Education and Organizational Management. Prior to her appointment as Tamid’s first Director of Education, Christina served two of the most innovative and well recognized synagogues on the East Coast. She was the Youth Director at Temple Israel in Boston and served as the Associate Director of the Religious School at Temple B’nai Jeshrun in Short Hills, NJ. cbroussard@tamidnyc.org. She is also an incredible chef and shares some of her best Jewish recipes.

Chesney Polis, Family Educator, Tamid NYC
Chesney is a native of Philadelphia and coordinates the young family programs at Tamid, serves as full-time educator and coordinates the B’nai Mitzvah program, and is Tamid’s female vocalist. Chesney inspires people with deep love for Judaism and her ability to relate with people of all ages. Her signature program, Chesney and Friends, brings the joy and warmth of Judaism the youngest set. chesney@tamidnyc.org

Tema Cohen, Community Director, Tamid Westchester
Tema Cohen is a proud native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she spent her early days singing and leading at Temple Beth Emeth. She attended Denison University in Ohio, where she graduated with a degree in Psychology. Tema is a national song leader for B’nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO). She has been a part of the leadership of schools, camps, youth programs, and worship in Jewish communities in Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, and New York City. Tema is an accomplished musician and song-writer. Elle est francophile.

Saul Kaiserman, Musical Director and In-House Scholar
Saul has been writing and performing music since childhood. He was a finalist in the NFTY song competition in 1985 and has been head songleader at URJ Camp Coleman in Cleveland GA, JCC Camp Sabra in Lake of the Ozarks MO, and Netzer Olami Machaneh in Betty’s Bay, South Africa. He has led jubilant singing at Shabbat and holiday worship for synagogues and communities around the world, from NYC to Jerusalem.