OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Arnold Freeman

Arnold Freeman was born and raised in the Temple Adath Yeshurun community. A Syracuse native, he graduated from Nottingham High School and then Syracuse University. After graduation, Arnold went to work for an accounting firm for 27 years. In 1984, he became the Executive Director of Temple Adath where he was an active member.

Arnold is an Honorary Vice President at Temple Adath where he has been working for over 20 years. Arnie Freeman devotes much time and energy to ensure the successful operation of Temple Adath, and oversees all of the various activities within the building.

OUR DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: Esa Jaffe

Esa Jaffe, Director of Education, holds a master's degree from Brandeis University’s Hornstein Program in Jewish Communal Service and received her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies also from Brandeis University. She also has a second master’s degree in Music from Syracuse University. Esa is a lifelong member of Temple Adath and celebrated her Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation here. She is a graduate of the Syracuse Hebrew Day School and the Epstein Hebrew High School. Esa has served in a number of professional roles at the Temple, including Religious School teacher, and advisor for USY and Kadima. Esa was also the music teacher at the Syracuse Hebrew Day School and taught at the Epstein Hebrew High School.

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