Rabbi Laura Schwartz Harari

A native of Chicago, Illinois and currently a resident of Laguna Woods, California, Rabbi Harari enjoyed a distinguished career as a Jewish Educator for 25 years prior to her study for the rabbinate.

Rabbi Harari has returned to the Temple on a monthly basis after serving as our full time Rabbi for 5 years. During her earlier time in Waco, she was the President of the Greater Waco Interfaith Conference, a member of the Ethics Committee of Providence Hospital and served as a regular instructor for Baylor University’s Lifelong Learning Program.

Rabbi Harari is proud of her daughter Carmit, also a Rabbi who serves Congregation Shir Tikvah in suburban Chicago.

Rabbi Aviva Bass

Rabbi Bass will be serving the Temple on a monthly basis. She has served various congregations throughout the United States, Austailia, and New Zealand as a Rabbi, Cantorial Soloist and an Educator.

Rabbi Bass grew up in Coral Springs and is the proud mother of twin teenage sons, who are the light of her life and her inspiration

Cindy has been a member of the Temple for over 35 years. She has served in several leadership positions for the Sisterhood and on the Board of Directors. Additionally, Cindy served 8 years on the Board of Caritas of Waco, two as the president.

Cindy Wood, TRS President

Cindy’s focus is on building leadership, membership and opportunities to bring members together,

She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, going to the gym and continuing to work in her insurance business.

Joyce Leidig, Office Administrator

Joyce began her journey with us on March 13th, 2023. She is retired from Texas Department of Human Services; moved from Brownwood 3 years ago and lives outside McGregor with her son and grandchildren.  She has a lot of bookkeeping and clerical experience and is excited about meeting our Temple members.

Come by the office and meet her when you get a chance