Rabbi Praver has many skills and attributes:  He is an experienced community rabbi who transmits spiritual wisdom and care helping  people improve the quality of their lives, is an inspirational public speaker and compassionate listener.  He comes with a vision and plan to make conservative Judaism flourish in the 21st century. He communicates clearly and concisely, is dedicated to building strong Jewish identity, is a longtime advocate for the state of Israel and a fluent Hebrew speaker; highly musical and trained in the cantorial arts, dedicated to making Judaism relevant, coherent, and fascinating to people of all ages and walks of life.  He has strong synagogue/life cycle skills and

brings with him a wide spectrum of experiences that will help us. Rabbi Praver’s humanitarian work earned him the prestigious Samaritan peace Medal.  He is also a gifted cantorial artist and published author.