Be'chol Lashon: Educational Resources: Speakers Bureau -
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Published on: 3/15/2009
Last Visited: 3/15/2009
Rabbi Capers Funnye
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Rabbi Capers Funnye
Rabbi Capers Funnye is spiritual leader of Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, Chicago and the Associate Director of Be'chol Lashon.He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies and a Master of Science in Human Services Administration from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, Chicago and rabbinic ordination from the Israelite Board of Rabbis, New York.
Rabbi Funnye is involved in many community organizations.He serves on the boards of the Chicago Board of Rabbis, American Jewish Congress, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, Boys-To-Men and the South Chicago Chamber of Commerce.Rabbi Funnye has served as a consultant to the DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago Historical Society, Spertus Museum of Judaica, and the Afro-American Museum, Los Angeles.Rabbi Funnye has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including: Our Voices, BET, The Jerry Springer Show, WMAQ-TV, Common Ground, WBBM-TV, Talking With Aaron Freeman and WPWR-TV.
Rabbi Funnye and his wife, Mary, have four children.
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Rabbi Salter spent 16 years in the banking field, including estate planning, insurance, investments, demand deposit products, commercial banking, and wealth management products.
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Rabbi Salter is currently employed with Southwest Organizing Project as a Community Organizer.
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Rabbi Salter is also the violence prevention coordinator for a nationally recognized violence prevention program called "Ceasefire."
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Rabbi Salter, 39, was born and raised in a Jewish home.