Fred Scherlinder Dobb

Fred Scherlinder Dobb has been the Rabbi of Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation since graduating from the RRC in 1997; in that time the synagogue has built an "EPA Energy Star Award" permanent home, doubled in membership, and maintained its creative and communal edge. Fred has also been the long-time Reconstructionist representative in the leadership of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, and recently received his Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary with a focus on greening congregations. A past President of the Washington Board of Rabbis, Fred is Moment Magazine's Reconstructionist "ask the" rabbi, and chair of Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light, among other interfaith and communal roles.