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n a changing of the rabbinic
guard, Rabbi Daniel Nevins has
assumed the position held by
Rabbi Efry Spectre at Adat
Shalom Synagogue for 21 years.
As rnara eratra of the Farmington
Hills synagogue, Rabbi Nevins says
he's the rabbi who determines Jewish
practice and Jewish law for the con-
gregation."
The Oct. 11 change was in the
making for nearly two years. The
board of trustees agreed in December
1997 that when Rabbi Spectre began
his sabbatical, Rabbi Nevins would fill
his post. Rabbi Nevins signed a three-
year contract. His official installation
will be on Sunday,
April 30, 2000.
Rabbi Nevins says
he will retain his cur-
rent responsibilities
"for now." But that
• Name: Rabbi Daniel Nevins, 33
may change with the
• Position: New mara cratra at Adat Shalom
onset of his long-range
Synagogue
goals for the syna-
gogue, including a plan
• Installation: April 30, 2000
to "augment family
• Current synagogue
programming and
involvement: adult and
focus on young couple
youth programming,
outreach and educa-
Israel Teen Missions,
tion." With a hope of
weekly lunch-and-learn
"making the Hebrew
sessions with Rabbi
language come alive for
Herbert Yoskowitz,
the congregation," he
Young Adult Shabbat
aims to increase the
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Jewish and Hebrew lit-
teacher
eracy of the congrega-
• Education: Harvard
tion. And the construc-
University,
Jewish
tion of a mikva on the
Theological
Seminary
synagogue grounds is
• Board affiliations:
in its planning stages.
board member, Jewish
Rabbi Nevins offers
Community Council,
a wealth of talents and
Rabbi Daniel Nevins
Education Division of the
personal attributes that
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit; vice
his congregants have
president, Michigan Board of Rabbis and
come to treasure," said
Farmington-Area Interfaith Association; mem-
Terran Leemis, syna-
ber, Conservative movement's Committee on
gogue president.
Jewish Law and Standards.
She notes that his
"sincerity and caring
• Family: Lives in Farmington Hills with wife
manner complement
Lynn, who is expecting a baby this winter;
well his zest for the
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program or a musical jam session.
"His knowledge and exuberance
from Judaism intensifies his commit-
ment to his congregants and those of
the greater Jewish community. There
is no doubt Rabbi Nevins is a unique-
ly caring human being and a very fine
role model for our children.
Meanwhile, Rabbi Spectre leaves a
long legacy of service to the syna-
gogue. Leemis reflects on the rabbi as
a man who has made an indelible
impression on the congregation," lead-
ing services, officiating at milestones
and being there in times of sickness
and sorrow. She remembers his teach-
ings and leadership and "a single-
minded commitment to Jewish values,
to Jewish observance and to the
Conservative movement."