Our Team

Temple Emanu-El San Diego has dedicated leadership team and staff members who work together to ensure the smooth functioning of the temple’s various activities and services.

The rabbis, leadership team and staff of Temple Emanu-El of San Diego are a wonderful and dedicated group, committed to upholding the values and mission of the temple. Their collective expertise and passion create a warm and inclusive environment for all members and visitors. Their hard work and care ensures that the temple continues to be a place of spiritual growth, community, and support for all who engage with it.

OUR Staff

Meet the dedicated individuals comprising our operational and administrative team, working tirelessly to ensure the seamless functioning and support of Temple Emanu-El.

Shaun Copans

Executive Director

Linda Sand

Torah School Administrator

Donna Lopez

Executive Administrative Assistant

Natalie Fritz

Bookkeeper

Victor Palos

Maintenance Supervisor

Brandy Alegria

Front Office Administrator

Michelle Jirkovsky

Music Director

Erika Morris

Marketing & Program Coordinator

Preschool

Janet Arkin

Preschool Director

Ailin Beltran
Jessica Castaneda
Kayla Dennison
Jeanette DeWitt
Jessica DeWitt
Dahlia Figueroa
Jodi Gomaidy

Jessica Frederick

Preschool Assistant Director

Ivonne Gomez-Cos
Ashley Harris
Vi Luu
Lisbet Miranda
Malora Tweet
Ariana Villarreal
Mayra Alvarizares

Executive Officers

Matt Meis

President

Stefani Lenett

1st Vice President

Barbara Braasch

 2nd Vice President / Financial Secretary 

Jeff Schindler

Treasurer

Alec Irwin

Recording Secretary

Eric Rosenzweig

Executive Past President

Marc Glazer, Cathi Marx

Immediate Past Presidents

Board of Directors

Marcia Berneger

Josh Clavell

Daniel Cohen

Joe Cohen

Aimee Le

David Mendel

Andrea Musicant

Jane Muschenetz

Erika Rosen

Debbie Tirouda

Felise Zollman

WRJ Representative

Becca Bierman

SanETY Representative

Meredith Lange

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Bulletin

Read the official newsletter for Temple Emanu-El, Ha-Sofer (The Scribe).

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  (619) 286-2555

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