Susan Tendler

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Susan Tendler is the first female rabbi in Chattanooga. [1] She began that job at the B'nai Zion Congregation in 2013. [1] [2] Previously she had been assistant rabbi for Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, Virginia. [2] [3] She is a Conservative rabbi. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "B'nai Zion's Susan Tendler to become city's first female rabbi". timesfreepress.com. 2012-07-28. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  2. 1 2 "B'nai Zion Congregation, Chattanooga TN". Bnaizioncongregation.com. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  3. "Deep South Jewish Voice: June 2008". dsjv. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  4. "Three Rabbis Discuss Judaism In Panel Discussion Oct. 18 - 10/11/2012". Chattanoogan.com. 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2013-10-05.