Rabbi David Shmidt Chapman joined the Congregation Beth Shalom clergy in 2022. He loves building creative, inclusive Jewish communities and joining seekers of all backgrounds on their Jewish journeys. David came to the rabbinate as a second career, after a decade as a theater director and several years in the Jewish nonprofit sector.
Steven Stoehr, Senior Cantor
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Senior Cantor Steven Stoehr graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in Creative Writing and Rhetoric. In 1988 he graduated the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and began his career thirty-six years ago at Congregation Beth Shalom of Northbrook, his first and only pulpit.
Jacki Honig, Assistant Rabbi
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Rabbi Jacki Honig, a recent graduate of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, is thrilled to join the clergy team at Congregation Beth Shalom in July 2025 following her ordination in May. She brings a deep love of Jewish tradition and a passion for connecting ancient wisdom with contemporary life.
Jacki Honig, Assistant Rabbi
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Rabbi Jacki Honig, a recent graduate of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, is thrilled to join the clergy team at Congregation Beth Shalom in July 2025 following her ordination in May. She brings a deep love of Jewish tradition and a passion for connecting ancient wisdom with contemporary life.
Carl Wolkin, Rabbi Emeritus, z"l
Rabbi Carl Wolkin graduated from Columbia University in 1968 with a BA in Classics and received his rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1973. Before coming to Congregation Beth Shalom in 1980, he served as the Associate Rabbi of Temple Israel of Great Neck, NY from 1972-1980. In June, 2015, he retired after 35 years as the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom, and then became the Rabbi Emeritus.