Rabbi Aaron Melman assumed the role of head rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Illinois in 2015 and as of this year, will have served his congregants for 18 years. He is originally from Toronto where he graduated from York University with a BA in Judaic Studies. He attended The Jewish Theological Seminary where he received his ordination. Since 2002, he has served as the Northbrook Fire Department’s first and only chaplain.
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