Temple Israel Of Greater Miami

Temple Israel of Greater Miami has named Marla Towbin its new Executive Director. Born in New York and raised in South Florida, Marla grew up learning all facets of catering and management by assisting her father in his resort and restaurant businesses. She served as Executive Director at Congregation Agudath Achim in Savannah, Georgia, where her secular business experience effectively meshed with her commitment to Jewish tradition. During her tenure at Temple Sholom, in Greenwich, Connecticut, Marla had the honor of hosting and providing security for Henry Kissinger, Hilary Clinton, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, among others. She a life member of Hadassah, and a member of both the North American Association of Synagogue Executives and National Association of Temple Administrators.