Jewish Homecoming Founders
Rabbi Mark Blazer
ravmark@jewishhomecoming.org
Rabbi Blazer is the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Ami in Santa Clarita, California. He is the founder of the Albert Einstein Academies, charter schools with 6 campuses in California and Ohio. He is also directing the establishment of the Southern California Center for Jewish Life, a multi-generational state of the art campus in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Rabbi Blazer serves as chaplain for the LA County Sheriff’s Department and has served as chaplain for the California Department of Corrections. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and studied at Oxford University, in England, and received ordination at the Academy for Jewish Religion.
Rabbi Blazer serves as chaplain for the LA County Sheriff’s Department and has served as chaplain for the California Department of Corrections. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and studied at Oxford University, in England, and received ordination at the Academy for Jewish Religion.
Rabbi Esther Jonas-Maertin
RabbiJonasMaertin@jewishhomecoming.org
Rabbi Esther Jonas-Maertin grew up in Leipzig, Germany, and graduated with a MA in Jewish Studies, Comparative Religions and Modern History Studies from Potsdam University. She received rabbinic ordination from The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and master’s degree in Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University.
As one of the few female rabbis in (East-) Germany she is creating innovative Jewish programs, infusing passion and energy with a deep respect of tradition. She is directing successful programming, including religious, educational and social events.
Rabbi Esther Jonas-Maertin is committed to engaging, growing and strengthening the community through meaningful relationships and relevant Jewish experiences.
As one of the few female rabbis in (East-) Germany she is creating innovative Jewish programs, infusing passion and energy with a deep respect of tradition. She is directing successful programming, including religious, educational and social events.
Rabbi Esther Jonas-Maertin is committed to engaging, growing and strengthening the community through meaningful relationships and relevant Jewish experiences.
Hannah Petersen
hannah@jewishhomecoming.org
Hannah was born in Northern Germany near Bremen. Her involvement in Jewish life in Germany and the United States has given her a unique perspective and knowledge of both communities. She has participated in congregations in several cities including, Hanover, Bielefeld and Pinneberg.
Hannah has long been committed to revitalizing a community with such historic and cultural importance. The knowledge and passion she brings to German Jewish life has helped her create meaningful connections across the country, and throughout the world.
Hannah has long been committed to revitalizing a community with such historic and cultural importance. The knowledge and passion she brings to German Jewish life has helped her create meaningful connections across the country, and throughout the world.