Education

• 1965

  Rabbinic Smicha

  Talmud Honors Program

  Jewish Theological Seminary

  New York, NY

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• 1965

  Masters in Hebrew Literature

  The Jewish Theological Seminary

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• 1960

  Bachelor of Arts with Honors

  Magna Cum Laude: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta

  City College of New York

  New York, NY

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Experiences

• 2015-2025

  Senior Rabbi

  Or Olam

  E 55th St NYC

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• 2003-2012

  Senior Rabbi

  Instituted a Shabbat Lunch and Learn in which on a variety of topics have attracted double the amount of congregants who attend. Many who have attended who were not members have since joined our congregation.

  Congregation Beth Ohr

  Old Bridge, New Jersey

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• 2000-2003

  Senior Rabbi

  Oxford Circle Jewish Community Center

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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• 1987-2000

  Senior Rabbi

  Temple Beth El

  Allentown, Pennslyvania

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• Gratz Hebrew College

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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• St. Joseph University

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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• Arcadia College

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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• Muhlenberg College

  Allentown, Pennsylvania

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• University of Manitoba

  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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• Patten Bible College

  Oakland, California

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• The Lehrhaus UC Berkely

  Oakland, California

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Latest Publications

• Antisemitism and the Tribe

  Authors: Rabbi Eugene A. Wernick

  2026

  A historical examination of what it means to be a Jew. Not just a religion or a nation but a familial relationship going back to its origins in the land of Israel. An extended family with feelings of kinship that does not obviate differences of opinions but celebrates them. An easy target for those who wish to hate someone or something because you will always be able to find some Jew who believes or does something you do not believe or hate.

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• A Gateway to the Kabbalah

  Authors: Rabbi Eugene A. Wernick

  2015

  This publication offers the reader an accessible and chronological presentation of the history and development of this most unique of philosophies. What were the political influences on its development? How much impact did other cultures have? Learn and explore as you go along on this historical journey. Perfect for adult education sessions or Hebrew high school discussions.

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