Senior Rabbi, Leighton A. Rosenthal Chair in Rabbinics

Rabbi Skoff joined Park Synagogue in 1990. Rabbi Skoff has been recognized by The Jewish Forward as one of "America's Most Inspiring Rabbis." He is a much-beloved leader and friend among our congregation and the greater community. His intellect and warmth make everyone feel welcome. He brings our congregation together through sermons, weekly emails, classes and outreach to young and old. Rabbi Skoff personalizes Judaism to make it relevant in our day-to-day lives. 

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Rabbi

Whether Rabbi Marcus is leading a preschool class in song, teaching an adult Bat Mitzvah group, supervising the youth program, or enlightening the congregation from the Bima, her love for Judaism and its mitzvot is clear. Rabbi Marcus has inspired the Park community with her energetic and thoughtful manner since joining us in 1999.

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Cantor

Cantor Pisman’s beautiful tenor voice has been heard at Park since 1999. He has performed as a soloist and presented concerts throughout the United States and abroad. Cantor Pisman was the first Russian Jew to graduate as a Cantor from the Jewish Theological Seminary. He trains the adult and volunteer choirs, leads the Sunday School in prayer and shapes the liturgy during Shabbat and holiday services.

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Ritual Director

Gadi Galili was born in Jerusalem, Israel, where he was an officer in the Israel Defense Forces and graduated from the Hebrew University. In 1999, Gadi became Park’s Ritual Director. He prepares B’nei Mitzvah students, chants Torah readings, coordinates minyan services, and supervises our kosher kitchens. Gadi joyfully advises congregants in their daily observance.

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Auxiliary Rabbi

Rabbi Rosie has been in the Cleveland community for over thirty years and has sought to instill a sense of Jewish pride, confidence and connectedness in people of all ages by celebrating Jewish life together. She is an ordained Rabbi from the Hebrew Union College in 1988. She’s married to a native Clevelander, Marshall Barron. They have a daughter, son-in-law and new grandchild.