Spiritual Leadership Team
Rabbi Steven C. Wernick is a dynamic and widely respected rabbinic and executive leader with over 25 years of impact across North American and global Jewish life.
Toronto native, Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin (who prefers to be called Rabbi Fryer Bodzin) is delighted to serve Beth Tzedec.
Before beginning rabbinical school at the Jewish Theological Seminary, Rabbi Lara spent two years learning at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, where she completed a Masters in Jewish Education.
A seventh-generation Jerusalemite born into a distinguished cantorial dynasty, he was raised in a traditional environment where he developed an innate passion for sacred music and the art of Jewish prayer.
Born and raised in Toronto and as a member of Beth Tzedec Congregation, Cantor Sidney Ezer is privileged to now serve as Chazzan.
Aviva Chernick is an artist, spiritual leader, and community builder dedicated to fostering creative and courageous Jewish engagement. As Director of the Centre for Spiritual Wellbeing and a member of the Spiritual Leadership team at Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto, she has helped to lead a cultural shift toward inclusivity, integrating mindfulness into Torah teachings, and innovating programming, such as concerts of Jewish music, prayer experiences, and Queer and Trans community events embedded within the synagogue.
Yacov Fruchter is thrilled to be part of the Beth Tzedec family and can’t wait to meet you.
Lorne Hanick has served as the Ritual Director of Beth Tzedec since August 1999.