Rabbi Lawrence Silverman

Rabbi Lawrence M. Silverman is the spiritual leader and head educator at Congregation Beth Jacob. Born and raised in the Boston-area, he has called Plymouth his home since 1973.

Education:

• Brown University(Phi Beta Kappa) - B.A.
• University of Toronto - M.A.
• Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion - B. H. L., M. H. L., Rabbinic graduation, D. H. L., and D. D.,
• Special studies at Harvard Divinity School and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Achievements and Professional Associations

• Certified as a Teacher of Judaica
• Member, Central Conference of American Rabbis(CCAR), the Northeast Region of the CCAR, the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis, the Rhode Island Board of Rabbis
• Treasurer and past President - Plymouth-area Interfaith Clergy Association
• Chaplain - Plymouth County House of Correction and Wrentham Developmental Center
• Member - Institutional Review Committee, Jordan Hospital, Plymouth
• Teacher, Jewish Community High School (Midrasha), in Cranston, RI; and in the Plymouth-area,

Rabbi Silverman makes frequent appearances as a teacher and a representative of the Jewish community at public and private schools, colleges, meetings of civic groups, and churches.


Ordination
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

​Affiliation
Central Conference of American Rabbis

Contact
Email: [email protected]

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