SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The search for a new senior rabbi will be a principal topic for Congregation Beth Israel’s new president, Kimberly Carnot, when she addresses the Beth Israel Men’s Club at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 17.
Rabbi Michael Berk retired at the end of the fiscal year, a day before Carnot took over the congregation’s presidency.
A corporate attorney, Carnot has negotiated contracts for UC San Diego, served as a project manager for NRG Engery, as director of Facilities, Services & Planning for the University of San Digo, and now is director for Facicilities Services at San Diego State University.
A native of Maryland, she received a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and a law degree and master’s in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School. She and her wife, Traci Carpenter, lived in Alaska before moving to San Diego. They have two children, Emma and Harley, who attend Beth Israel’s religious school.
Carnot, a fourth generation member of Congregation Beth Israel, will be the featured speaker at a deli buffet on the Beth Israel campus, 9001 Towne Center Drive. Tickets are $18 for those who RSVP, and $20 for those who present themselves at the door.
Previously, Assemblyman Todd Gloria had been scheduled to speak at this meeting, but his appearance is being rescheduled, it was announced.
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Preceding based on information provided by Beth Israel Men’s Club.