Bonnie Koppell

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Rabbi Koppell
TitleRabbi
Personal
Born
ReligionJudaism
SynagogueTemple Chai
ResidencePhoenix, Arizona

Bonnie Koppell is an

U.S. military.[2] Since 2006, Rabbi Koppell has served as a rabbi to the Temple Chai community, located in Phoenix, Arizona.[2]

Early life

A native of

magna cum laude in Near Eastern and Judaic studies, with high honors in philosophy.[1]

Career

Rabbinic

Rabbi Koppell has steadily held rabbinic positions since 1980.[3] She was ordained in 1981.[4] In addition, she also has served as President of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Child Crisis Center, and as President of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix.[3] She contributed the City of Mesa’s ethics code,[1] and has served on the Board of the Jewish Family and Children’s Services, as well as the Board of the Jewish Community Relations Council.[3]

Military

Rabbi Koppell served as a chaplain (

U.S. Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute, and in July 2013 received a Master's degree from the school in Strategic studies
.

Honors and awards

Rabbi Koppell was recognized as “Outstanding Young Leader of the Year” for the City of Mesa in 1994.

Army Commendation Medal.[3] In 2012 she was awarded the Legion of Merit by the 63D Regional Support Command.[1] In 2019 she was inducted into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "About >> Rabbi Bonnie Koppell". Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Rabbi Bonnie Koppell >>". Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Resume >> Rabbi Bonnie Koppell" (PDF). Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  4. . Retrieved 2011-11-25.
  5. ^ "Rabbi Bonnie Koppell". Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  6. ^ "Local rabbi inducted into U.S. Army Women's Foundation Hall of Fame | Community". jewishaz.com. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-04-09.