After a comprehensive search, the Congregation Ohev Shalom Board selected Rachel Rosenberg O'Brien to be executive director of the synagogue. She will assume her duties on Jan. 4, 2021. Steve Brownstein has been the acting executive director since 2013.

O'Brien, who has 20 years experience in management, comes to COS from Austin, Texas, where she is involved with Hadassah and her synagogue.

"We were immediately impressed by her ability to run a business with multiple stakeholders, identify and solve staff and patient concerns, navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that come up in Jewish organizations, and foster teamwork in all areas.  In addition to her skill set, Rachel is a warm, approachable and engaging individual," said Rachel D. Gebaide, COS president.

The search committee included Steven Hornik, Burt Chasnov, Rick Cohen, Rachel Gebaide, Debby Gendzier, Steven Hornik, Marcy Kast, Terri Mayle, Nina Oppenheim, Eric Schwartz, Bill Sholk, and Alaina Andino Wilder.