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RABBI BONNIE KOPPELL
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| RABBINIC POSITIONS - Current | |
| 2006- Present | Temple Chai, Phoenix, AZ, Rabbi |
| RABBINIC POSITIONS- Career | |
| 2005-2009 | Beth HaGivot, Fountain Hills, AZ, Rabbi |
| 2006-2009 | Havurat Emet, Sun Lakes, AZ, Rabbi> |
| 2007-2008 | Jess Schwartz College Prep, Faculty> |
| 2006-2007 | Jewish Family and Children’s Service- Center for Life Enrichment, Chaplain> |
| 1987-2005 | Temple Beth Sholom, Chandler, AZ, Rabbi> |
| 1985-1987 | Congregation Bayt Shalom, Greenville, NC> |
| 1983-1985 | Jewish Fellowship of Davis, Davis, CA> |
| 1980-1983 | Congregation Anshe Dorshe Emet, Ossining, NY> |
| EDUCATION AND TRAINING | |
| 2006 | Doctor of Divinity, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College |
| 1981 | Rabbi, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College |
| 1999 | Graduate, U.S. Army Chaplain Division Course |
| 1995 | Graduate, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College |
| 1991 | Graduate, U.S. Army Chaplain Officer Advanced Course |
| 1980 | Graduate, U. S. Army Hospital Chaplaincy Course |
| 1979 | M.A.- Religion, Temple University, Phila., PA |
| 1976 | B.A.- Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, and Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude with High Honors in Philosophy Brandeis University, Waltham, MA |
| 1973 | Completed 28 credits at the Teacher's Institute- Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, NY |
| ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS | |
| Mesa Ecumenical Clergy Association | Member, Past President (1989-1991) |
| Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix | Member, Past President (1991-1993), Treasurer (2003-2006), At Large Board Member (2006-2008) |
| Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association |
Member, Southwest Regional Chairperson (1994 - present), Membership Chairperson (1987-1991), Ethics Investigator (1990-2001), EthicsCommittee, (2003-present), Co-chair, National Convention (2004) |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | |
| Jewish Family and Children’s Service Office of the Attorney General |
Member Board of Directors, 2001-2006 Model Court Stewardship and Stakeholder Advisory Group |
| City of Mesa Ad Hoc Committee on Ethics East Valley Child Crisis Center |
Member (1997-2000), Member Advisory Board (2000-present), Member Board of Directors (1993-2000), Past President (1997-1998) |
| Jewish National Fund Solomon Schechter Day School |
Member Board of Directors (1993-1998), Member Board of Directors (1991-1997) |
| Mesa Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Mesa United Way |
Co-Chairperson (1993-1994), Member Resource Distribution Committee (1992-1994) |
| AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS | |
| 2010 | Respect for Law Alliance, Military Leader Award |
| 2010 | Included in the Jewish Forward's inaugural 'Sisterhood 50' list of Influential Women Rabbis |
| 2007 |
White House, offered the opening prayer at meeting between Pres. George W. Bush and Jewish leaders; attended White House Khanukka party |
| 2004 | “Women Helping Women Award” Soroptimist International of the San Tans |
| 2003 | City of Mesa, “Woman of the Year” |
| 1999 | Grand Marshal, City of Mesa Veteran’s Day Parade |
| 1997 |
“World of People” Award Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scout Council Patrick Henry Award Military Order of the World Wars |
| 1994 | "Outstanding Young Leader of the Year" City of Mesa, AZ |
| 1993 | "Spirit of Unity " Award Mesa's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration |
| 1991-Present | Listed in Who's Who in Religion |
| 1991 | "Celebration of Success": Award IMPACT for Enterprising Women |
| MILITARY AWARDS & SERVICE | |
| 1978 - Present |
U. S. Army Reserve Chaplain, Current Rank: Colonel Current Position: Command Chaplain, 63rd Regional Support Command |
| Army Physical Fitness Excellence Award- March 1994, March 1995, Nov. 1995, June 2004 Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (Korea) Army Service Ribbon Global War on Terrorism Medal (2005) 2 National Defense Service Medals (Operation Desert Storm, Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Iraqi Freedom) 2 Army Achievement Medals (1992, 1993) Army Commendation Medal (1997) 2 Meritorious Service Medals (1999, 2002) Honorable Order of Saint Martin, Association of Quartermasters (1999) Outstanding Volunteer Service (2000) |
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