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Rabbi Scott Kramer
 Newly ordained Rabbi Scott Kramer was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in a liberal Orthodox Jewish home. He attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country and in 1978 received a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and Physics. Pursing his post-graduate work, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he attended the University of Utah and in 1982 received a Masters Degree in Physics.
While studying for his Masters Degree, Rabbi Kramer met the love of his life, Irene Elizondo, who was born and raised in Salt Lake City. They were married in 1980 and in March celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. Rabbi Kramer and Irene have 3 children, Joel, Justin and Adena. Joel, 25, is obtaining a doctorate in Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, Justin, 23, is attending the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, and is studying for a degree in History with special interest in the Modern Middle Eastern History , Adena, 20, is currently exploring options in the field of jewelry design in Berkeley, California.
After receiving his Masters, Rabbi Kramer entered the emerging software engineering field where he was employed in the Aerospace, Material Handling and Telecommunications industries for over 21 years
While working as a software engineer, Rabbi Kramer became very active in his local synagogue in Salt Lake City, Utah, Congregation Kol Ami. There he volunteered for virtually every open position. He found that the time he spent volunteering at the synagogue was the most rewarding hours of his day. He then developed an interest in taking on an expanded role as a lay leader in the community. He started developing his skills as a service leader and then found a program sponsored by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism that actually provided further education and support for this endeavor. The thought of becoming a Rabbi was always in the background.
In February, 2002, Rabbi Kramer pursued his dream and applied to the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism) in Bel Air, California. He was accepted to the program and started school in August of that year. Rabbi Kramer spent the five years in this program engrossed in the study of Talmud, Bible, Codes of Jewish Law, Jewish History, Philosophy, counseling, education to name but a few. While at Ziegler, Rabbi Kramer had the pleasure of being able to travel and live in Israel for a year, as well as to attend and lead congregations in Munich and Berlin, Germany and various cities in the United States. He also had the distinct honor of being part of a project to bring a Bar Mitzvah experience to 60 Siberian children in Novosibirsk, Siberia in the summer of 2006. Rabbi Kramer further honed his rabbinic skills as an intern at Congregation Beth Shalom in Modesto, California.
After 5 years of study, Rabbi Kramer was ordained on May 21, 2007. He is eager and excited to assume his first pulpit at Agudath Israel – Etz Ahayem Synagogue in Montgomery, Alabama. Rabbi Kramer and Irene have found their new synagogue community to be welcoming and caring. He is looking forward to a successful tenure as the spiritual guide and leader of his new congregation in Montgomery.
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Rabbi David Arzouane has been the director of our Hebrew education program since September, 1986. He attended Yeshiva University (NY) and has a Master's Degree in Education from Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). Rabbi Arzouanne speaks four languages including English, French, Hebrew and Arabic.
Office Manager:
Latasha Andreske, office@agudathmontgomery.com
Rabbi Scott Kramer, rabbi@agudathmontgomery.com |
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AIEA Synagogue Officers and Board:
President - Neil Sass
1st Vice Pres. - Susan Bruchis
2nd Vice Pres. - Joel Cohen
3rd Vice Pres. - Jesse Greenberg
Treasurer - Barry Ehrlich
Recording Secretary - Fern Shinbaum
Financial Secretary - Neil Labovitz
Past President - Buddy Rousso
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The Board meets the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Synagogue Library. |
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The Men’s Club of Agudath Israel-Etz Ahayem Synagogue:
The Men’s Club provides physical assistance and financial support along with social, recreational and educational activities for the Synagogue. |
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Agudath Israel-Etz Ahayem Sisterhood:
Sisterhood enhances the synagogue through a variety of events,
contributions and projects.
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