Rabbi Sarah Hronsky

With a deep dedication to Jewish faith and culture, Rabbi Sarah Hronsky – “Rabbi Sarah” –enthusiastically embraces her role as Senior Rabbi for Temple Beth Hillel. Rabbi Sarah joined Temple Beth Hillel in July 2003 following her ordination at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC) of Los Angeles in 2003. While at HUC, she earned two masters degrees: one in Hebrew Letters and the other in Jewish Communal Service. A major focus of her rabbinic studies was the Jewish tradition’s view of persons with disabilities. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her family was very active in a small congregation. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, with a bachelor of science in secondary education.

Rabbi Sarah works extensively with the Board and staff of the congregation to ensure a thriving Reform Jewish community in the East San Fernando Valley. She brings energy and creativity to the vast programming of Temple Beth Hillel. Her rabbinate is filled with teaching, counseling, liturgical exploration, and leadership. She enthusiastically sings with the children and assists in the development of the Temple’s successful preschool and parent and me programs, teaches and leads prayer in the Religious School and Elementary Day School, and provides enriching instruction throughout the Adult Education Program. Rabbi Sarah is most honored to work directly with families in the congregation through their joyous moments and their most difficult times. She is proud to have played a significant role in the physical transformation and renovation of the Temple building ensuring for the future of the congregation.

In addition, Rabbi Sarah has served on the Steering Committee of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California for 16 years. She currently serves as President, previously served as Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, member at large, chaired the Annual High Holy Day Conference several times and chaired the Funeral Practices Committee for a few years. She enjoys meaningfully participating in Jewish Community and Interfaith events throughout the greater Los Angeles area representing both Temple Beth Hillel and the Board of Rabbis. She proudly engages in social action work and maintains a close tie to the North Hollywood Food Pantry. Rabbi Sarah helps build bridges through Interfaith activities, such as partnering in educational and religious experiences with Muslims for Progressive Values and serving in a leadership role on the council of the Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders. She has previously served on the Board of the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis. Rabbi Sarah is married to Yuri Hronsky, who is currently the Head of School at Woodcrest School in Tarzana. They are the proud parents of four children: daughters Chana Zoe, Eden Sivan, Josie Lily, and son Ryan Benjamin.