About Me

Rabbi Steven Abraham has served Beth El Synagogue since 2011, first as Assistant Rabbi before being named Congregational Rabbi in 2013. A passionate educator, community builder, and advocate for Jewish life, he seeks to inspire and support his congregation in living meaningful and engaged Jewish lives.

Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary, Rabbi Abraham also earned a Master’s degree in Jewish Education. Before pursuing the rabbinate, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Management at the University of Baltimore. Most recently, he completed a Certificate in the Interfaith Families Engagement program at Hebrew College, reflecting his commitment to fostering inclusive and welcoming Jewish communities.

Throughout his rabbinic career, Rabbi Abraham has remained deeply involved in Jewish youth engagement, serving as a leader on multiple USY summer programs, including USY on Wheels, Summer in the City, and NATIV. His commitment to community extends beyond Beth El, as he serves on several local and national boards, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands, and the Israel Bonds National Rabbinic Advisory Council. He is also a graduate of Leadership Omaha, Class 43.

Under Rabbi Abraham’s leadership, Beth El continues to thrive as a beit tefillah (house of prayer), beit midrash (house of learning), and beit knesset (house of gathering), fostering a kehillah kedoshah (sacred community) where Jewish tradition, values, and national Jewish conversations come to life.

Beyond his role at Beth El, Rabbi Abraham is a dedicated leader in the broader Jewish community. He has served as a voice for Jewish engagement, interfaith dialogue, and advocacy, ensuring that Jewish life remains vibrant and relevant in today’s world.

Rabbi Abraham is blessed with two wonderful children, Naama and Leor, and in 2023, he married his beloved wife, Pamela Berkowitz. When not serving his congregation, he enjoys working out, playing sports, and taking moments to recharge.