Solel Staff
David Lamden was named Executive Director in 2007, having relocated from Columbus, Ohio where he served two Reform congregations as Program Director, Director of Education, Technology Coordinator and Family Life Educator for over fourteen years. David grew up in Tucson in a Reform congregation, where, while in Junior High School and High School, he visited Temple Solel on many occasions. He has extensive Jewish camping experience in both Arizona and California, having held faculty positions and song leading responsibilities. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Judaic Studies from the University of Arizona. In his role as Executive Director, he will facilitate the recruitment of new members and increase opportunities for all members to be involved in congregational life. David will also be responsible for insuring that Temple Solel operates in a fiscally responsible manner. |
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| Janette, a native New Yorker has an undergraduate degree from Valdosta State University in Georgia, a Masters from Florida State University in Tallahassee, and a second Masters in Jewish Studies from Spertus College in Chicago, where she is working on a Doctorate in Jewish Studies. Janette has been the Education Director at reform and conservative congregations for over 15 years, and taught in religious schools for 15 years prior to that. She worked with college students in Florida as a Hillel Director, and was the Community Educator for the Federation in Nashville Tennessee. She holds a principal's license as well as a teaching license from the National Board of Jewish Education. At Temple Solel, Janette can often be found teaching adult education or leading Torah study on Shabbat mornings. Her responsibilities include the Raker Religious School, Adult Education and Youth Groups. Janette is the Chair of the newly re-formed Phoenix Jewish Genealogy Group. |
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| Tricia Ginis is the Early Childhood Director of The Solel Preschool and Temple Solel. She brings with her 16+ years experience as an educator of young children. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from Arizona State University and went on to earn her Teacher's Certification in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University as well. Phoenix has been Tricia's home since she was a young girl. She feels a great connection with the Jewish Community here as she has worked at various Jewish Preschools, Day Schools and Religious Schools throughout the valley. Tricia has been serving as Early Childhood Educator at Temple Solel since 2005. |
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