About Our Rabbi
Sam Waidenbaum
I have served in synagogues for many decades. My career has taken me from Connecticut to Louisiana to Florida and back to my home in New York. I have served as Rabbi, Cantor, Torah Reader, Bar/Bat Mitzvah teacher, Principal and as Chaplain in a nursing home. In my personal life, I am married to Susan, a retired elementary principal and dyslexia specialist. Together we parent six wonderful children,
and 8 beautiful grandchildren. We also share our home with Ms. Molly, a perfect 18 Yr. old Havanese. Life has been and continues to be rewarding to the Weidenbaums and we continue to take pride in serving the Jewish Community!
I have served in synagogues for many decades. My career has taken me from Connecticut to Louisiana to Florida and back to my home in New York. I have served as Rabbi, Cantor, Torah Reader, Bar/Bat Mitzvah teacher, Principal and as Chaplain in a nursing home. In my personal life, I am married to Susan, a retired elementary principal and dyslexia specialist. Together we parent six wonderful children,
and 8 beautiful grandchildren. We also share our home with Ms. Molly, a perfect 18 Yr. old Havanese. Life has been and continues to be rewarding to the Weidenbaums and we continue to take pride in serving the Jewish Community!
About Our Co-Presidents
Evelyn Estrine
A lifelong resident of Baldwin and graduate of Brooklyn College and St John’s University. Along with her husband Arthur, of blessed memory, a CPA, they raised a family with a strong Jewish education. Now a proud and involved grandmother, she was an educator for 33 years, that grew tired of marking algebra, geometry and trigonometry tests. After retiring, Evelyn thought SBJC would be a good place for her energy. In that role she serves as Co-President, bookkeeper, chief cook and bottle washer, and is on the Bema every Shabbat helping run our services.
A lifelong resident of Baldwin and graduate of Brooklyn College and St John’s University. Along with her husband Arthur, of blessed memory, a CPA, they raised a family with a strong Jewish education. Now a proud and involved grandmother, she was an educator for 33 years, that grew tired of marking algebra, geometry and trigonometry tests. After retiring, Evelyn thought SBJC would be a good place for her energy. In that role she serves as Co-President, bookkeeper, chief cook and bottle washer, and is on the Bema every Shabbat helping run our services.
About Our Co-Presidents
Jeff Barkan
A graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in History, Economics and Education. Previously owned a full-service camera store for over 30 years and is currently a partner in a DJ company and a Photography Studio.
Has been a board member for many years and in that capacity has worn many hats at SBJC. Presently, Co-President for the last 3 years. His mission is to keep the building safe and in good condition, with minimal expense, and maintain membership levels.
A graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in History, Economics and Education. Previously owned a full-service camera store for over 30 years and is currently a partner in a DJ company and a Photography Studio.
Has been a board member for many years and in that capacity has worn many hats at SBJC. Presently, Co-President for the last 3 years. His mission is to keep the building safe and in good condition, with minimal expense, and maintain membership levels.