Our Rabbi (vacant from 20 December 2009)

The Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation greatly regrets that Rabbi Johanna Hershenson, one of only two progressive rabbis in New Zealand (the other, Rabbi Dean Shapiro, is at Temple Beth Shalom in Auckland) decided not to renew her contract for a further term .

Rabbi Johanna and her family returned to the United States at the end of 2009. They have made a major contribution to our congregation and to the wider community since 2006 and will be missed. We wish them well in their new home in Austin, Texas.

Rabbis interested in the Rabbi position should contact the President.