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Greater Phoenix clergy on the move

Rabbi Dean Shapiro leaving Temple Emanuel of Tempe Rabbi Dean Shapiro is preparing to leave Temple Emanuel of Tempe after 10 years. “My years at Temple Emanuel have been very special. I deeply appreciate the trust the community has placed in me — to lead them, to teach them, to celebrate with them and to walk with them in dark days,” Shapiro said. “It’s been an honor to serve as the rabbi of this synagogue.” The congregation is planning several events to celebrate his contributions to the community, including a drive-through breakfast, a special Shabbat service and a Havdalah service at South Mountain. A committee of volunteers is putting together a collection of photos, memories and messages for him. To contribute, visit tinyurl.com/3vvke42e before Monday, May 10.

The music matters, says cantorial soloist Susan Colin, not the platform | Arts & Features

Susan Colin isn’t afraid to try new things. In March, she left her position as cantorial soloist for Congregation NefeshSoul in Chandler to work solely as a visiting guest artist and artist in residence for various synagogues. While Colin loved her years at NefeshSoul, this move is something she had been contemplating for some time. She described her departure “not as a leaving but as a going to something new.” And Zoom played a role in making this an opportune time to make the transition. She has always found that being open to “experience and opportunities” serves her well, she said. So when COVID-19 temporarily ended in-person gatherings, she was quick to adapt to virtual platforms, musically and professionally.

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