Clergy
Rabbi Dina Rosenberg, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Dina Rosenberg is honored to serve as the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Sons of Israel (CSI), a role she began in 2023. She brings a deep passion for Judaism to every corner of community life. Whether it’s getting her hands dirty on the CSI Organic Farm, playing with the nursery school children, leading creative projects in the Religious School, or facilitating thought-provoking discussions through adult education, Rabbi Rosenberg is dedicated to enriching both the spiritual and educational experiences of the congregation.
Rabbi Rosenberg takes great joy in officiating at life-cycle events, working closely with each family to ensure that every ritual reflects their unique story and values. She is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, personally welcoming everyone who walks through the doors of CSI, and making sure each person feels seen, heard, and valued.
A passionate educator, Rabbi Rosenberg believes in offering dynamic, out-of-the-box experiences that connect the sacred to the everyday. From teaching baking classes, to leading a weekly gratitude circle with meditation, to encouraging children to take an active role in Shabbat services, she seeks to inspire a love of Judaism through creative, hands-on learning. She is particularly dedicated to engaging children in all aspects of synagogue life, fostering a vibrant, multi-generational community for the next generation.
Rabbi Rosenberg’s leadership extends beyond the synagogue. She is proud to serve as the chaplain for the Briarcliff Fire Department and is an active member of BOMA, the local interfaith clergy organization. She is grateful for the opportunity to be deeply involved in the Briarcliff and Ossining communities.
Ordained in 2011 by The Jewish Theological Seminary, Rabbi Rosenberg has served Conservative congregations across the country, including in Mississippi, Brooklyn, Maryland, and New Jersey.
Rabbi Rosenberg resides in Briarcliff Manor with her husband, Mark, a master challah baker, their two children, Boaz and Abigail, and their dog, Peanut Butter. Together, they feel blessed to be part of the CSI family and the greater Westchester community.
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Cantor Jeffrey Shiovitz
Cantor Jeffrey Shiovitz has served as Hazzan at CSI since 1988. His broad knowledge of both traditional and modern melodies, combined with his enthusiastic service leadership, helps provide our members with a strong musical and ritual atmosphere. As Chairman of Publications for the Cantors Assembly since 1993, he has edited some of the most widely used song books in the Conservative Movement, including B’Kol Echad: In One Voice, Roni V’Simchi: Rejoice and Sing, Holidays in Song and the three-volume series of Zamru Lo: The Next Generation and B’chol Dor Vador: In Every Generation. His publication Shira Chadasha: The Music of the Independent Minyan has become a classic. The newest publication, a book on the synagogue music from Israel entitled Shirei T'fillot B'Yisrael was just published in partnership between the Cantors Assembly and the Fuchsberg Jerusalm Center.
A native of Detroit, Cantor Shiovitz graduated from the Cantor’s Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1981. He is especially proud to have received the prestigious Solomon Schechter Award from the United Synagogue for his work with our seniors HaMishpacha program. Cantor Shiovitz is thrilled to have been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music from JTS. He is also an avid Detroit and Michigan sports fan. He is surrounded by his loving family: his wife, Robyn, and his children, Rachel (married to Yonah Lemonik, parents of Miriam Abigail and Maya Rose), David (married to Gina Hotz, parents of Max), Sarah (married to Drew Mahrt, parents of Jamie Robert and Sophie Rose) and Talia.
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Rabbi Steven Kane, Rabbi Emeritus
Rabbi Steven Kane had been the spiritual leader at CSI for 30 years. With a balance between tradition and the needs of our times, Rabbi Kane developed rituals and observances that allow our members to express feelings as individuals and as a community in meaningful ways.
Rabbi Kane received his master’s degree and rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. In 2012 he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity honorus causa by JTS. He also holds a Bachelor in Hebrew Literature from the University of Judaism (now American Jewish University) and a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a Senior Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute and is currently President of the Lower Hudson Valley Rabbinical Assembly. He has served as a member of the Rabbinical Assembly Committee on Jewish Law and Standards (CJLS), where he composed the guidelines for High Holiday services for Conservative synagogues during Covid. He hails from the “holy city” of Chicago and is an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and baseball in general. He is married to Judy Thaler Kane and together they have three wonderful children: Arielle, Tamar (married to Daniel Lorberbaum) and Elan (married to Leora Einleger).
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