Meet our Community Leaders
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Joshua Rubinstein
CONGREGATIONAL LEADER & ELDER
Josh has been the leader of Beth Yeshua since 2011 - and his father, the late Rabbi Richard Rubinstein of beloved memory, was the founding leader of our community. Josh has grown up as a second generation Jewish believer in Yeshua - and is now raising his 5 kiddos to be the third generation!
Josh is married to Rosemary Rubinstein and recently they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary!
Rav. Rubinstein has a B.A. from U.C. Davis in Political Science, and a M.A. in Secondary Education from San Francisco State. Additionally he is pursuing Smicha (Rabbinic training and ordination) through the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI) of Jerusalem.
Joshua also teaches Journalism, Yearbook and PhotoJournalism at a large public high school in the greater Sacramento area.
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Robert Emmert
ELDER & PRAYER TEAM LEADER
Whether you need healing prayer, want to join in prayer for Israel, or request prayer for a specific need - Robert loves to pray, teach others how to pray, and pray with groups! Email him with a prayer request at: robert.emmert@bethyeshua.org
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Brandon Roots
ELDER
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Shari Rubinstein
FOUNDING REBBETZIN, COMMUNITY COORDINATOR & FINANCIAL OFFICER
As one of the founders of Beth Yeshua in 1991, along with my late husband, Rabbi Rube – of Blessed memory – Shari has been part of creating all programs, as well as overseeing the legal and business aspects of this 501c3. She continues to serve as a Financial Officer and Office Manager.She uses her passion for teaching as a co-Director of Children’s Ministry including overseeing the Hebrew classes for adults and children, including preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Righteous Gentile Confirmation.
She also leads a team of Community Coordinators who plan the regular and other events including our Festivals.
As an MJTI-trained Madrikah for teaching Messianic Judaism, she also teaches an entry-level class to new Jewish families.
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Paul C.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP LEADER, TRUSTEE & HEBREW TEACHER
Paul has a passion for teaching the Word of God. He leads our monthly Men’s Fellowship, as well as a weekly Hebrew Bible study online.
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Evi Hardy
GABBI, WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP LEADER, & COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Evi is a Sacramento native who grew up in the Jewish community and loves leading our communal prayers and Torah service on Shabbat mornings.
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Carolyn Reese
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION, FINANCIAL OFFICER & COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Hebrew lessons, Torah for Tots, Shabbat Morning fun and games … Carolyn is amazing!
(and she’s been a certificated teacher for many years)
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Almira Emmert
Head Trustee
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Cathy Vilhauer
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR & SECURITY COORDINATOR
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Carol C.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR