Professional Staff
Rabbi Barry Dov Katz
rabbi@csair.org
718-543-8400 x3
Rabbi Barry Dov Katz has served the Bronx community at the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) since 1998. At CSAIR, he works with lay leaders to build an active urban synagogue known for its welcoming, educational programs, and vibrant Shabbat community. Rabbi Katz focuses on environmental sustainability, inclusion of people with disabilities, welcoming LGBTQ individuals and families, creating connections between Jewish 20’s and 30’s in the Bronx, and building meaningful relationships with Israel.
Since 2007, Rabbi Katz has served as an Adjunct Lecturer of Professional and Pastoral Skills at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Under Rabbi Katz’ leadership, CSAIR forged an identity as a teaching shul where rabbinical students serve as interns, learning about congregational life and enriching the community with their passion and skills. He taught at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires for many summers and, most recently, coordinated the work of the Israeli Mishlachat.
Rabbi Katz is active in interfaith and interracial community work in the Bronx and partners with Jewish leaders in Riverdale to help create positive relationships between the synagogue communities. Rabbi Katz was recognized by Tablet Magazine as one of “15 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard Of, But Should” in September 2014. In 2015, he was named by the Forward Newspaper as one of “America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis.”
Rabbi Katz is a Senior Hartman Rabbinic Fellow as a graduate of the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative (RLI) fellowship, cohort VII. He currently serves as the RLI Senior Mentor and facilitates and guides the RLI VIII cohort.
Barry enjoys reading novels in Hebrew and English, gardening, walking in Jerusalem, and drinking coffee with friends. He is a sofer stam (scribe) and recently competed writing his second Megillat Esther.
Rabbi Katie Greenberg, Rabbi-Director of Engagement and Programming
engagement@csair.org
718-543-8400 x1
Rabbi Greenberg joined the CSAIR staff in 2018. Rabbi Greenberg works with the senior staff to implement a vision for the synagoguge as an engaging and inspiring community and to create an atmosphere of welcome that cares for all members of CSAIR.
Rabbi Greenberg serves on the executive council of the Rabbinical Assembly collaborating with Conservative rabbis from all over the world about how best to advance our movement. She was ordained from the Jewish Theological Seminary where she received a Masters in Education as well as a certificate in pastoral care. She worked in many places as a rabbinic intern during rabbinical school including Rutgers Hillel; Temple Israel Center in White Plains, Beit Rayim in Toronto; Temple Beth Israel in Port Washington, and Congregation Beth Sholom in Teaneck.
Rabbi Greenberg also worked as the Program Coordinator for the Milstein Center for interreligious dialogue; the Gabbai of the Women's League Seminary synagogue at JTS; a fellow at T'ruah the Rabbinic Call for Human Rights; and as a student chaplain at the Allen Pavilion Hospital in Manhattan as well as at Self Help where she worked with Holocaust survivors.
Before rabbinical school, Rabbi Greenberg lived in Israel for three years where she studied at the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies and worked at the Israel Religious Action Center on issues of pluralism and anti-discrimination in Israeli society. She graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Jewish History and Environmental studies. In her spare time Rabbi Greenberg loves to read (novels, the New Yorker and children's books), hike, write poetry, and go to museums and plays all around NYC. A native of Kingsbridge, she is glad to be back in the Bronx with her spouse and child.
Cantor Elizabeth Stevens
cantor@csair.org
718-543-8400 x4
Cantor Elizabeth Stevens joined the CSAIR staff in 2009. Cantor Stevens is involved in all aspects of congregational life, working with Rabbi Katz to create services that are inclusive and engaging, and full of enthusiastic singing.
Before coming to CSAIR she served as cantor of The Society for the Advancement of Judaism from 2000 – 2009. In addition to leading services on Shabbat and holidays, Cantor Stevens taught a range of subjects both in the Hebrew School and to adults, including prayer, Hebrew language, and Torah chant. She co-created the 'B'nei Mitzvah Experience,' a two-year program for families of b'nei mitzvah students that included educational programming and social events.
Cantor Stevens graduated from the H.L. Miller Cantorial School of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2000 with a Masters of Sacred Music and Diploma of Hazzan. While in school, she earned several awards in areas such as composition, pulpit performance, and Judaic excellence. She served as student cantor at Congregation Habonim, at the SAJ, and at Town and Village Synagogue, all in New York City. She also performed regularly with Kolot (Voices), a women's a cappella trio specializing in a variety of Jewish music. Kolot provided the background music for the documentary film Women of the Wall, which Cantor Stevens also narrated.
Cantor Stevens is a graduate of Binghamton University (S.U.N.Y.) where she began formal voice training and graduated in 1995 with a BA in Judaic Studies. Raised in New York City, she was deeply involved in a diverse range of Jewish communities with a broad spectrum of practices and beliefs. A life long member of SAJ, she attended Ramaz, a Modern Orthodox yeshiva, and Camp Ramah, a Conservative summer camp. For several years, Cantor Stevens has been a soloist for and member of the Zamir Chorale, conducted by Matthew Lazar, which has given her the opportunity to sing a wide range of great Jewish music on the great stages of New York and Israel. She has participated in the North American Jewish Choral Festival every summer since 1998.
Shane Dolch
Executive Director
executivedirector@csair.org
718-543-8400 x7
Shane Dolch joined the CSAIR team in 2024 and collaborates with our clergy, staff, and Board of Trustees to keep CSAIR going and growing, helping build an inclusive and sustainable community. She is a highly experienced and organized professional with a deep-seated commitment to Jewish values and community service. Prior to joining the leadership team at CSAIR, Shane founded and ran her own consulting business, where she specialized in supporting small to mid-sized mission-driven organizations.
With a proven track record of collaborating with leadership to implement policy and develop long-term strategies, Shane excels at creating transformative change. Her professional approach combines high-level strategic thinking with a hands-on mastery of daily operations.
Shane’s work is driven by a passion for mission-based work and a dedication to building vibrant, well-managed communities.
Jeremy Kohler
Youth Coordinator and Rabbinic Intern
youthcoordinator@CSAIR.org
Jeremy Kohler, a rabbinical student at JTS, is excited to serve as the Youth Coordinator and Rabbinic Intern for the 2025-2027 academic years.
As Youth Coordinator, Jeremy will oversee youth and teen programming, mentor madrichim, and lead many of our High Holiday and Shabbat experiences. He will help strengthen engagement with BBYO and college-age students while collaborating with clergy, parents, and staff. As Rabbinic Intern, Jeremy will develop skills in pastoral work, sermon delivery, lifecycle officiation, and program coordination.
Jeremy is a graduate of the Columbia/JTS Joint Program and a participant in The Nachshon Project Graduate Fellowship. He has a deep connection to Israel, having spent three years there: studying with the Nativ College Program in Israel, Yeshivat Ma’ale Gilboa, and the Schechter Beit Midrash. He also loves Jewish camp. Most recently, he was the Tfillah Coordinator and Education Specialist at Camp Ramah in California, but has a long history at Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake. He has served as the Gap Year Coordinator for the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Wellspring and a Rabbinic Intern at Binghamton University Hillel.
He is excited to join this warm and vibrant community as another step in his rabbinic journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out!
Liora Finkel
Hebrew School Coordinator & Educator
edcoordinator@csair.org
Liora Finkel is a dedicated Jewish educator with expertise in teaching and experiential education. She earned a BA in Religious Studies from Muhlenberg College, a Certificate in Jewish Experiential Education from the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, and an MA in Jewish Education from the Davidson School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary. She has taught and led programs across a variety of settings, including Ramah Day Camp Nyack, B’nai Jeshurun of the Upper West Side, Student teaching at The Heschel School, and Fort Tryon Jewish Center. As of September 2025, Liora serves as a teacher and Hebrew & T’filah Curriculum Coordinator at Temple Israel New Rochelle and as Education Coordinator for CSAIR. She is passionate about Jewish education in all its forms and is committed to creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences that foster connection to Jewish tradition and community.Jeremy Kohler, a rabbinical student at JTS, is excited to serve as the Youth Coordinator and Rabbinic Intern for the 2025-2027 academic years.
Ana Torres Bell
Bookeeper
bookeeper@csair.org
For Ana Torres Bell, bookkeeping is more than just a career—it is a lifelong passion and, as she likes to call it, her "superpower." Ana has dedicated her entire professional life to the art of organization and financial stewardship, a journey that began back in high school when she first assisted her school’s bookkeeper.
Throughout her career, Ana’s expertise has supported her through every major milestone, from her college years to raising her family and now enjoying her grandchildren. Her diverse professional background includes roles at iconic New York institutions like Alexander’s Department Store and various positions within the banking, telecommunications, and music industries. Most recently, she spent many years managing both bookkeeping and human resources for a prominent women’s clothing company.
Now a proud grandmother, Ana is thrilled to bring her "bookkeeping superpowers" to the CSAIR community. Whether she is reconciling accounts or supporting the synagogue’s daily operations, Ana approaches her work with the same dedication and care that has defined her decades-long career.
We are grateful to have her steady hand and wealth of experience at the heart of our office team.
Sun, February 8 2026 21 Shevat 5786