Our Clergy
Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Ariel Boxman serves as the Senior Rabbi of Temple Shaaray Tefila, where she leads the congregation's spiritual life through worship, learning, pastoral care, lifecycle events, and community engagement. Passionate about building meaningful Jewish connections across generations, Rabbi Boxman strives to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant Jewish community where individuals and families can grow, learn, and celebrate together.
Originally from St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the daughter of Rabbi Bradd Boxman of Parkland, Florida, Rabbi Boxman developed a deep love of Jewish life at an early age. She spent twelve summers at URJ Camp Eisner as a camper, counselor, and educator, an experience that helped shape her commitment to Jewish community, leadership, and lifelong learning.
Rabbi Boxman's love for Israel and the Hebrew language has been a defining part of her Jewish journey. She has participated in numerous educational and immersive experiences in Israel, including study programs at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the NFTY-Eisendrath International Exchange. These experiences continue to inform her teaching, preaching, and commitment to fostering a strong connection between North American Jews and Israel.
Rabbi Boxman earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Israel Studies from American University in Washington, D.C. in 2007. She was ordained as a rabbi at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in 2012 and completed a Master's Degree in Jewish Education in 2013.
Throughout her rabbinic career, Rabbi Boxman has been especially passionate about Jewish education and community building. She began her rabbinate as a Rabbi Educator at Temple Shalom in Dallas, Texas, before joining Temple Shalom in Naples, Florida, where she served in a variety of leadership roles, including Rabbi Educator, Preschool Director, and Associate Rabbi. During her tenure, she helped expand educational programming for children, teens, and adults, strengthened intergenerational engagement, and led one of the region's most successful Jewish preschools.
Rabbi Boxman is guided by a belief that Judaism offers wisdom, meaning, and connection for every stage of life. She is particularly passionate about lifelong learning, nurturing Jewish identity, fostering sacred community, and helping individuals find relevance and purpose through Jewish tradition.
Rabbi Boxman and her husband, Asher, are proud parents of two sons, Jacob and Matan. Their family resides in Pleasantville, New York, and is excited to be part of the Temple Shaaray Tefila community.
Inés Szterenberg, Cantor
Cantor Szterenberg was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her deep passion for Judaism and music led her to the bimah at the young age of 16, where she officiated Kabbalat Shabbat services at the synagogue where she grew up.
Determined to deepen her knowledge and formalize her calling, she pursued her studies and was ordained from the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary in 2008. This achievement made her one of the first formally ordained female cantors across the 22 countries that make up Latin America.
Throughout her career, Cantor Szterenberg has guided over 1,000 students in preparing for their B'nai Mitzvah ceremonies and has supported hundreds of families during life cycle events. She has been a trailblazer in her homeland, advocating for women to be counted as part of a minyan, wear a tallit, and be called to recite the Torah blessings.
Before joining Temple Shaaray Tefila, she served at the Associação Religiosa Israelita in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she made history as the first ordained female cantor behind the pulpit in the country.
In 2020, she took another significant step by convalidating her degree within the American Conference of Cantors, becoming the first Latin American cantor being part of the organization that represents all the Reform cantors in America.
Soon, Cantor Szterenberg will celebrate her fourth year of service at Shaaray Tefila, a place she lovingly refers to as her "second home." The Shaaray community has been a witness to her personal and professional growth, as well as the growth of her family. She and her husband, Brian Szterenberg, are proud parents to their daughter Ludmila, who enjoys participating in activities at the ECC and running through the office hallways before Mom gets into her office. They are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second daughter, who is due in just one month and whom they look forward to introducing to the community.
Cantor Szterenberg may be reached at the temple office or through her email at cantorines@templest.org.
Rabbi Ranata Shlobin, Assistant Rabbi
With a passion for pastoral care and a deep commitment to Jewish learning, Rabbi Shlobin has served in a variety of rabbinic, educational, and communal leadership roles. After a year of serving as rabbinic intern, she is thrilled to be joining Temple Shaaray Tefila’s clergy team as Assistant Rabbi.
Rabbi Shlobin earned a Bachelor of Science in International Affairs, with a
concentration in Sociology and a minor in Hebrew, from Florida State University in 2020. She received a Master of Arts in Hebrew Literature in 2025 and was ordained as
a rabbi by Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in 2026.
During her time at HUC-JIR, Rabbi Shlobin served as a chaplain at Sarah Neuman nursing home in Mamaroneck, NY, where she provided pastoral support to residents, families, and staff. In addition to leading Shabbat services, she facilitated weekly current events discussions that fostered connection and engagement for residents. She also served for several consecutive years as a student rabbi at Temple Sinai in Rochester, NY during the High Holy Days, leading worship services, delivering sermons, and creating accessible and engaging Torah study experiences.
Rabbi Shlobin's dedication to meaningful Jewish education is reflected in her work with
Jewish Community Project Downtown, where she prepared students for B'nei Mitzvah and taught Hebrew, Torah trope, Jewish ethics, leadership, and other areas of Jewish learning. She also served as Jewish Culture Instructor at 92NY Camp Yomi and held several educational leadership positions at her home congregation in Fort Myers, Florida, where she developed creative fundraising initiatives and facilitated workshops on antisemitism and Jewish identity.
Her strong interpersonal and pastoral skills have been recognized through honors, including the Aaron & Margery Levenstein Prize in Human Relations, the Garfinkel & Meyers Memorial Prize in Human Relations, and the Julius Nicholas Baumgarten Memorial Endowed Scholarship. She is also certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Outside of synagogue life, Rabbi Shlobin enjoys yoga, painting, cooking, and traveling
with her husband, Nathan, whenever they have the opportunity to explore new places together. Rabbi Shlobin may be reached at rshlobin@templest.org.
Rabbi David E. Greenberg, Rabbi Emeritus
After 44 years as Senior Rabbi, Rabbi David E. Greenberg became Temple Shaaray Tefila's Rabbi Emeritus in July 2020.
Rabbi Greenberg grew up in San Francisco, California. He received a BA from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1972, and a Master of Hebrew Letters degree from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles in 1976. After completing rabbinic school in New York, he became the “weekend student Rabbi” at Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford, New York. Rabbi Greenberg received his rabbinical ordination from HUC-JIR in 1978 and has been with our congregation ever since.
Temple Shaaray Tefila grew and flourished under his outstanding leadership. For so many, he is a source of inspiration and an example of dedication to our most worthy Jewish values and teachings.
Rabbi Greenberg lives in Florida with his wife, Cindy, and they are blessed with three children, Alisa, Amanda, and Jared and grandchildren Mason, Harper, and Jagger.
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