Temple Israel
Rabbi David Komerofsky came to Temple Israel in July 2020. He began his career at his alma mater seminary, the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), in Cincinnati immediately after ordination, eventually becoming dean of students and director of the rabbinical school. In 2006, he was recruited to Austin to become executive director of the Texas Hillel Foundation at the University of Texas. In 2013, he relocated to San Antonio and began working remotely for Hillel International and locally for Temple Chai, which he served until coming to Canton.
David was ordained at HUC-JIR in Cincinnati, earned the Master of Arts degree at HUC-JIR in Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Cincinnati. He holds an earned Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from HUC-JIR.
David’s professional interests off the pulpit include interfaith work and adult education. He is a volunteer chaplain with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, serving MANCI. His local volunteer involvements include the Stark County Black History Museum, the Interfaith Coalition of Stark County and Thanksgiving Baskets Canton. He is a member of the Israel Bonds Rabbinic Advisory Council. David enjoys history, architecture, comedy, random trivia, and travel. Much to the delight of his wife, he does not play golf or watch football, so she has his undivided attention to bother her most Sundays.
He credits his childhood mentors at Temple Israel in Akron, Rabbi David M. Horowitz and Cantor Gedaliah Gertz z”l, as well as his active involvement in NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth), with his decision to become a rabbi. David is married to Cleveland native and Hillel International Campus Support Director Ronit Sherwin, and their blended family includes two sets of twins.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: rabbi@templeisraelcanton.org
Direct Office Line: 330.445.2406