Staff

We have a dedicated staff at Temple Sinai, consisting of the following people:

Heidi Smith Hyde has served as our Director of Education for the past ten years. She is a graduate of Brandeis University and Harvard Graduate School of Education. In 2001, she earned a certificate in Jewish Family Education from Hebrew College.  Prior to becoming Temple Sinai’s Director of Education, she served for many years as a religious school teacher as well as a Jewish Family Educator. Heidi is the author of three children’s books, including Mendel’s Accordion, Feivel’s Flying Horses and Emanuel and the Hanukkah Rescue.  Heidi is the 2008 recipient of the Keter Torah Award for outstanding contributions in Jewish education. She and her husband have two adult sons.

Linda Katz is the Temple Sinai Executive Director. She is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Temple. Linda is always available to answer questions of members and prospective members, and can be reached at the temple office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Mark Rosenberg is Temple Sinai’s Assistant Director of Education for Youth & Families.  An adjunct professor at Bentley University, Pine Manor College, and Montserrat College, Mark is a lifelong learner with a wealth of experience in Jewish education.  As a community educator at Camp Ramah in New England, he enjoys teaching and learning with campers and adults of all ages.  Mark has taught at synagogues throughout the area, either as a religious school teacher or visiting scholar.  He has served on the faculty at Prozdor Hebrew High School, and Gann Academy.  Mark earned degrees at Brandeis University, where he also met his wife, Danielle.  In 2007, he became a Fellow of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies.

Harriette Feuerman and Linda Sherman share the position of Temple Secretary. They provide support for the Rabbi, the Board and Temple members.

Kathy Arnstein is the Office Assistant.  She schedules oneg Shabbats and provides administrative support for various Temple programs.

Mario Calderon has served Temple Sinai as Custodian for more than 25 years.

Ron Luce, our weekend custodian, joined Temple Sinai’s staff in 2009.