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RABBI
AARON DANIEL RUBINGER
 Rabbi Aaron D. Rubinger, spiritual leader
of Congregation Ohev Shalom since 1990, is
a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Brandeis University
and Phi Beta Kappa Fellow. In 1976 he received
his M.A. degree in Ancient History from UCLA,
where he was chosen to receive the Chancellor's
Intern Fellowship Award. Ordained in 1982 at
the Jewish Theological Seminary of America,
Rabbi Rubinger was awarded the Abraham Berliner
Prize in History, the Rabbi Joseph and Francis
Miller Prize in Bible and the Lamport Homiletics
Prize. A long time devoted supporter of Israel,
Rabbi Rubinger has been to Israel numerous
times and volunteered in Israel during the
Yom Kippur War. He was there again to show
his support during the Gulf War. As an activist
on behalf of Soviet Jewry, Rabbi Rubinger was
sent to the USSR three times to meet with refuseniks.
Rabbi Rubinger is a member of the Rabbinical
Assembly and an active participant and spokesman
in our Jewish community, in- cluding the
Community Relations Council of the Jewish
Federation
and the 1995-96 President of the Central
Florida Board of Rabbis. He has been recognized
for
his skill as a lecturer and frequently is
asked to speak to local organizations,
churches and
the media. Rabbi Rubinger is the father of
three daughters -Ariella, Becky, and Adina
Rubinger and is the husband of Donna M. Rubinger.
Message
from Rabbi Rubinger
Dear Friends,
Scrolling through this web page, perhaps
some of you are wondering what kind of synagogue
is Congregation Ohev Shalom? It is a synagogue,
I believe, of much warmth, a synagogue too
that feels a very strong sense of commitment
to Conservative Judaism, to the State of Israel,
to the Jewish community beyond our own walls,
and to the caring for all of God’s children..
It is also a synagogue of learning – not
just for children, but for people of all ages.
It is, as well, I believe, the synagogue in
the Orlando Jewish community that has the very
best attendance at religious services, the
largest adult education program available,
the finest religious
school and the most active
Youth Groups, Sisterhood, Men’s Club and
Seniors.
In short, it’s a busy, hectic, scheduled-full
center buzzing with Jewish activity. It’s
a place where people feel that being Jewish
is a much more than just a three day obligation.
Rather, it is part of the core of who they
and their children are and who wish to integrate
Jewish values and practices into their own
lives.
I take great pride that our synagogue has the
reputation of being so haimish (friendly) to
newcomers. I take great pride in how much our
children learn and how they do at their Bnai
Mitzvah. I take great pride in how many adults
have opted to have an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
I take great pride that not only are we the
only Conservative Congregation in Florida with
a mikvah, but that it is used so often by those
who study here to become Jews by Choice. I
take great pride in the abilities, dedication,
and professionalism of our Cantor,
Allan Robuck,
our Director of Youth and
Family Education, Amy Gebboff, our Executive
Director, Phil
Wolgel , and of our Rabbi
Emeritus, Rabbi Rudolph Adler.
And I take great pride as well in the generosity
of time that our Board members and so many
synagogue volunteers demonstrate week after
week.
We are a synagogue that welcomes your membership
and even more your involvement. Our unofficial
motto is :”We make good Jews!”.
That, in a nutshell, is the essence of COS..
With Affection,
Aaron D. Rubinger
Rabbi
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