Temple Am Shalom in Mentor welcomed Rabbi Jonathan Cohen to its spiritual staff on Sept. 1. In this newly created role, he will assist with Shabbat services, educational programs, fundraising, and membership growth.

Cohen previously served as the 12th senior rabbi of The Temple-Tifereth Israel in Beachwood for five years, prior to its merger with Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, a unification that led to the formation of Congregation Mishkan Or. Cohen’s contract, originally set to expire on June 30, 2023, was extended at the end of 2022. He requested – and was granted – a one-year sabbatical and announced he would not return to the congregation at the conclusion of the sabbatical on June 30, 2024.

Cohen will serve alongside spiritual leader Renee Blau and assistant spiritual leader Elise A

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