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Joseph Palazzolo, Director of Music
Joseph Palazzolo is an award winning concert solo pianist, organist, and lecturer throughout southeast Michigan. He has served as organist, choir director, and music director for congregations of many faiths, including his accompaniment of cantors in Metro Detroit for over 20 years at Temple Israel, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Shir Shalom, and the Grosse Pointe Jewish Council. Since 2002, Mr. Palazzolo has served as music director for Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church even as he continues his work as a private piano teacher. He is well known throughout the community for his directorial leadership and performances in local choruses, musical theater, and as a composer and arranger. He is a member of the MFMC, The American Guild of Music, The American Guild of Organists, and the Tuesday Musicale of Detroit.
Ann-Marie Fisher, Executive Director, ed@chj-detroit.org
Ann Marie Fisher and her family have for a long time been active members of the community. In 2002 they realized they had finally found their home here at The BirminghamTemple and became members. It wasn’t long before she started teaching Sunday school, which in turn led to her position as the Executive Director. When she isn’t running around trying to organize things at the Temple she can be found at her home in West Bloomfield taking care of her children and many pets. From dogs to bearded dragons, she loves them all.
Melanie Goldberg, Humanistic Jewish Life Cycle Officiant
Melanie Goldberg holds ordination as a Humanistic Jewish Life Cycle officiant, trained at our movement's seminary, the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. In this capacity she serves the congregation as a backup for Rabbi Falick when he is away or otherwise unavailable. Melanie and her family have been involved with the Congregation for many years. Her daughters attended our educational program and celebrated their B'Mitzvahs at the congregation.
Michele Clevenger, Administrative Assistant, office@chj-detroit.org
Michele Clevenger joined the temple staff in October 2017. Before joining us, she stayed home taking care of her husband, Scott and two daughters, Cassie & Tina. Michele loves to crochet and bake cookies….in fact she used to have her own business.