Michelle Goldsmith

Rabbi Michelle L. Goldsmith received her BA in Hebrew Bible and Master of Hebrew Letters from the American Jewish University, and an MA and Rabbinic Ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary.  Prior to her arrival at Temple Beth Am she served as the senior rabbi at synagogues in Herndon, Virginia and Birmingham, Alabama.  Rabbi Goldsmith began her career as the associate rabbi at synagogues in Jacksonville and Sarasota, Florida.  Throughout her career Rabbi Goldsmith has had a passion for Jewish education for all ages, bringing warmth and joy into her classes and services, and welcoming those who wish to explore Judaism. She has been an integral part of our reimagined SOARS (Sunday Only Accelerated Religious School) program.  Rabbi Goldsmith has served on the Rabbinical Assembly Resolutions Committee, on the George Mason Hillel Board, and participated in interfaith programs in each community she has served.