An Introduction to Temple Emanuel's new Faith Leader.

Rabbi David Wilfond is proud to lead and serve Temple Emanuel of Andover. An ordained rabbi for more than 25 years, he has led congregations in London, England; Kiev, Ukraine; Jerusalem, Israel; Wellesley, Massachusetts; and Westchester, New York. He was the first full-time Reform rabbi in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He holds a doctorate from Hebrew Union College, a Master in Hebrew Literature from Hebrew Union College, a Master of Science from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University. He is the father of three children (Isaac, Eliora and Rafi) and is married to Deborah. Rabbi Wilfond loves ice cream, lively conversations, communal singing and bike riding in nature.