Executive Director, Office & Custodial Staff
Sahar (he/him) had been our Director of Education since July 2012 and was promoted to Executive Director in June 2020. He works closely with our clergy, staff, Board, and committees, and oversees synagogue operations. Sahar has spent 22 years in the Jewish arts, culture, and education arenas and earned an M.A. in Jewish Education and Administration from Gratz College and a B.A. in International Media from Penn State. Prior to SHS, he was Development Director and Program Director at the Gershman Y, Judaic Programming Director at the Katz JCC, a Branch Director for Gratz College’s JCHS, and Coordinator of Teen Education and Israel Trips at Rochester’s Jewish Federation.
A lifelong South Jersey resident, Rhonda (she/her) earned her B.S. in Accounting from Rutgers University. She is an independent finance consultant to several Center City organizations and previously served as Controller at Joseph Rothbard & Co. for 10 years. Rhonda also worked for Campbell Soup Company in the Controllers and Audit Department. Rhonda and Sam have been married for 28 years, and their daughters, Jessica and Michelle, attended college in central Pennsylvania. Rhonda’s community involvement has included Girl Scouts, bowling, PTA, theatre groups, and church organizations.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Kenyatte (he/him) had been part of our custodial team for three years when he was promoted to Custodial Supervisor in October 2021. Kenyatte earned his B.A. in Human Services from Chestnut Hill College and his Associate’s Degree from Harcum College. He is a sports fan with a particular passion for basketball. Outside of his work at the synagogue, Kenyatte is the Director of Basketball Operations at Belmont Academy Charter School. He is married and has four children.
