Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland has welcomed Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein as its interim rabbi as the Reform Jewish congregation begins a year of transition and prepares to select its next long-term spiritual leader.
Olshein recently joined the congregation, which serves more than 300 Jewish families in Northwest Broward County. She brings nearly two decades of rabbinic leadership and experience working with Reform congregations during periods of transition.
During her year at Kol Tikvah, Olshein will work with congregation leaders and members on community engagement, worship and planning for the future. She will work alongside Cantor Debbie Hafetz, whose longtime role at the congregation will provide continuity during the transition…