rabbi josh sofaer

Josh Sofaer has devoted his ministry to building people and strengthening communities. He currently serves as Rabbi, bringing decades of experience in leadership development, discipleship, and ministry. Throughout his career, Josh has held a variety of roles, including camp director, internship coordinator, facilities manager, branch leader, and most recently as a leadership coach and trainer with the global staff of Jews for Jesus. Whether mentoring emerging leaders, strengthening teams, or shepherding a congregation, his desire is to see people mature in faith and use their gifts to serve others.

Raised in a Sephardic Jewish home in the San Francisco Bay Area, Josh's family heritage traces back to India and Iraq. In 1988, he embraced Yeshua as Israel's Messiah, a decision that has shaped both his life and his ministry ever since. Josh earned a B.A. in History from Brooklyn College and both an M.A. and Th.M. from Western Seminary.

Josh and his wife, Annette, have two adult daughters, Eliana and Taliah, and are grateful to have welcomed Patrick as their son-in-law through Eliana's marriage. They live in Tarzana, California, and consider it a joy to serve the congregation and the wider community. In his spare time, Josh enjoys golf, woodworking, and good conversations over coffee.

Rabbi Josh’s email: Rabbi@bethemunah.org

rabbi murray silberling - rabbi emeritus

Rabbi Murray Silberling is the founder of Beth Emunah and retired in the Summer of 2014 after leading the congregation for over 22 years.

He is the author of two books, “The Seven Year Contract: Fixing the Institution of Marriage,” and the highly acclaimed Dancing for Joy.

Rabbi Murray is fondly known throughout the Messianic Jewish movement as the "Dancing Rabbi" and is a highly regarded leader and thinker.

In his nearly forty years of experience, he successfully pioneered three different congregations, served on various national and regional committees, and held numerous positions of leadership throughout the Messianic Jewish Movement.

He and his wife, Dr. Rosie, continue to serve and advise Beth Emunah in various ways.