|  Rabbi Todd Chizner serves as the spiritual leader of Temple Judea of Manhasset. His rabbinate is defined by his love of learning and teaching, his focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment in the synagogue, and his pursuit of a strong sense of spirituality for himself and the membership of his congregation.
Rabbi Chizner teaches a weekly Bar/Bat Mitzvah class and personally works with each of our Bar/Bat Mitzvah students. His first hand knowledge of each child is reflected in a warm and personal Bar/ Bat Mitzvah ceremony. In addition, Rabbi Chizner takes great pride in the privilege of teaching our 10th grade confirmation class, our 11th grade class and our 12th grade class. Rabbi Chizner leads an Adult Torah study class on Mondays from 10:30 am -11:30 am. And several times a year Rabbi Chizner, along with our Cantor and Educator, teaches in our Adult Religious school, on Sunday Mornings. Rabbi Chizner has a particular love for the State of Israel and often arranges for programs and speakers which keep our community up-to-date on the Jewish Homeland. In addition, Rabbi Chizner shares with us his passion for Israel in inspiring sermons from the Bima. Rabbi Chizner has also led our temple on a trip to Israel in 2009 and is looking forward to the next Temple Judea trip to Israel, in December of 2011. Rabbi Chizner is an active board member of the New York Board of Rabbis. He is a supportive member of the Partners in Community Care program through the Sid Jacobson JCC. He also is an active participant in the Manhasset Clergy Association. Rabbi Chizner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he majored in Psychology. He received a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in Los Angeles. As a rabbinic student, he studied in Jerusalem, Los Angeles and New York, and received prizes for his work in Jewish History. Rabbi Chizner was ordained at HUC-JIR New York in 1999. Rabbi Chizner previously served at Temple Beth Torah in Melville, NY. In addition, he was a rabbinic intern at Temple Beth El of Great Neck. Rabbi Chizner was born and raised on Long Island, and is married to Lauren who is a graduate of the Rhea Hirsch School of Education and a native of Houston, TX. They are the proud parents of Jacob, Jed and Rachel and their dog “Cookie”.
Welcome to the Family of Temple Judea! For more than five decades our congregation has provided a spiritual home for the Jewish families living in the area. There is a sense of vibrancy and vitality pervading the hallowed halls of our synagogue because of the wide array of activities, programming, and worship opportunities. As you review what we have to offer, I pray that you will find options that will pique your spiritual interests. I also hope that you feel comfortable to offer any suggestions you might have in offering additional ways in which we can make even more families feel ‘at home.’ Chazak chazak v’nitchazek – May we all move forward from strength to strength so that we all may be strengthened by each other. Shalom U’Veracha – With Peace and Blessing, Rabbi Todd Chizner
rabbichizner@temple-judea.com
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