Rabbi Alan Bell
Rabbi Alan Bell
Rabbi & Spiritual Leader
ravalan@bethelwpb.com
Rabbi Alan Bell is passionate about sharing the word of Torah. "Torah is our guidebook through life's journey. Torah lifts us when we're down, gives us hope when we think there is none, and enhances our joy at all times."
As Temple Beth El nears its 100th anniversary, Rabbi Alan sees himself as the bridge between the past and future of the Synagogue, always mindful of the needs of all generations.
Rabbi Alan grew up in Northern New Jersey, attending Yeshiva day school, graduating from Yeshiva University, and receiving Smicha from Tzel HaTorah in Jerusalem. Rabbi Alan is unique in that before ascending the pulpit at Beth El, he had worked in several Synagogues as the Executive Director, including five years as Executive Director at Temple Beth El. Rabbi Alan now brings his "people skills" and love of Beth El to the Bimah.
Rabbi Alan is married to Rebbetzin Susan, his partner in all things. Alan and Susan have four daughters and three granddaughters. The Rabbi and Rebbetzin welcome all to join with the family that is Temple Beth El.
Rabbi Leonid Feldman
Rabbi Leonid Feldman
Rabbi Emeritus
Rabbi Leonid Feldman is a living example of the drama of modern Jewish history. Born in the former Soviet Union, Rabbi Feldman has experienced violent anti-Semitism, imprisonment in Russia as a Zionist activist, Jewish rebirth, and freedom in the West. His life experiences enable him to teach and lecture on Judaism with a passion and perspective that is unique and exhilarating.
The spiritual leader of Temple Beth El from 2005-2022, he is an Associate of The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (CLAL), a Senior Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, and the President of the Ami-Da Institute for training Russian Jewish leaders. Rabbi Feldman is the first and only Soviet-born Conservative rabbi in America. His emotional return to his hometown of Kishinev was featured on NBC’s Today Show, as well as on Israeli national television.
Rabbi Feldman has been a visiting professor at the Jewish University of Moscow and the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. He has served as a scholar for the Wexner Heritage Foundation and as Director of Education for Soviet Émigrés in Italy. He has lectured in 37 states and 19 countries. Rabbi Feldman has testified before the United States Congress and Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and addressed the California Senate and Florida House of Representatives. In 2000, he delivered the keynote address to over 3,000 people at the UJC Young Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. In 2002, he was the keynote speaker at the Evangelical Christian Convention in Nairobi, Kenya.
He has been the subject of feature articles in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Jerusalem Post, Miami Herald, Los Angeles Times, Insight Magazine, Moment and many other general and Jewish publications. Rabbi Feldman holds graduate degrees in rabbinic studies from the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, in Education from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and in Physics and Theater Arts from Kishinev State Pedagogical Institute in the USSR. He has completed course work towards a PhD in International Relations at the University of Miami.
Matthew Halpern
Matthew Halpern serves as Executive Director of Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach. In this role, Matthew oversees all synagogue operations, including membership engagement, marketing and communications, financial management, programming, and the physical plant.
Originally from New Jersey, Matthew has served in similar roles for USCJ synagogues in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Florida.
Matthew has served in leadership roles in the Conservative Movement for more than 20 years. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President for NAASE – the North American Association of Synagogue Executives – and previously served in various professional and volunteer capacities for USY at the local, regional, and international level.
Matthew has been recognized by his peers with two certifications through NAASE: Fellow in Synagogue Administration in 2015 and the Amin Tzibur commission in 2019.
Outside the synagogue world, Matthew is active with Maccabi USA and serves as a vice president for the organization as well as a vice chair for the Maccabi USA delegation to the Maccabiah in 2026. Previously, he served as Team Manager for the Maccabiah in 2022 and the European Maccabi Games in 2019, and was seven-time medalist across four Games as a bowler.
Camila Jimenez
Camila Jimenez
Coordinator, Marketing and Young Jewish Professionals Network (YjPN)
yjpn@bethelwpb.com
Greetings to all members and visitors of Temple Beth El! I am Camila Jiménez, and I am delighted to share my passion for two important aspects of my life: my career in foreign trade and my commitment to our Jewish community.
Originally from Colombia, I completed my Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade, a field that I am passionate about and which has provided me with many rewarding opportunities. However, I also discovered that my other calling lies in strengthening and enriching Jewish life, especially among young people.
As Coordinator of the Young Jewish Professionals Group, I have the honor of merging my two passions by working to foster connection and participation among young people in our community. I firmly believe in the transformative power of youth and their ability to revitalize our tradition.
With a passionate team, we organize a variety of events and activities designed to attract young people back to Judaism and show them the beauty and warmth of our community at Temple Beth El. From cultural nights to learning opportunities and community service, we aim to provide a space where young people can connect, grow, and find meaning in their Jewish heritage.
It is a privilege to be part of this beautiful community, and I am excited to continue working alongside all of you to strengthen and enrich Jewish life at Temple Beth El.
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