Who We Are
Board of Directors
Randy Bergen
Chairman
Kermit Dahlen
Federation President
Greg Giles
Congregation President
Vice Presidents
Marilyn Cohen
Finance
Mike Potash
Operations
Bethany Manning
Activities
Dr. Wilfrido Suarez-Mesa
Education
Dr. Anni Moore
Secretary
Staff
Dr. Guy Greene
Rabbi
Noah Towns
Cantorial Soloist
Darlene Oetken
Operations Director
Greg Berenstein
Community Activities Director
Mariah Murray-Zumo
Administrative Assistant
Jeff Booth
Custodian
Teachers
Dr. Steve Gordon
Dr. Anni Moore
Dan Lederman
Caitlin Marsh
Historical Timeline
1860’s
First Jewish immigrants of German, Ukrainian, and Russian origin arrived in Siouxland.
1884
Adas Jashurun, the first Orthodox Synagogue was built.
1890
Jewish Population reaches 200 people.
1901
Mount Sinai Temple was established.
1910
Shaare Zion Congregation established.
1994
Congregations merged at Beth Shalom.
2005
Guy Greene appointed Rabbi.
2020
Congregation Beth Shalom started providing virtual services.