Rabbi Andrew Bloom
Rabbi Dr. Andrew Bloom, D.D. h.c. has served for many years as the spiritual leader of Congregation Ahavath Sholom, guiding the community with warmth, wisdom, and genuine care, and with a deep commitment to Jewish learning and life.
He is dedicated to cultivating a synagogue culture rooted in Torah, compassion, and communal responsibility. Through teaching, pastoral care, and community engagement, he helps congregants navigate life's challenges, celebrate sacred moments, and deepen their connection to Jewish tradition and practice.
Rabbi Bloom's commitment to service began early in life when he served in the Israel Defense Forces as a combat medic, an experience that deepened his lifelong dedication to preserving life and caring for others.
Beyond the congregation, Rabbi Bloom is deeply engaged in civic and interfaith leadership throughout Fort Worth. He serves on numerous nonprofit and community boards, including Unbound North Texas, the Tarrant Area Food Bank, and the Mayor's Faith-Based Council. He previously served as Co-Chair of the Fort Worth Task Force on Race and Culture, helping guide community dialogue and initiatives focused on trust, equity, and shared civic responsibility.
He is also widely consulted on ethical leadership and responsible technology, advising organizations on navigating innovation with integrity and accountability.
Rabbi Bloom is the author of Technology and Theology: How AI is Impacting Religion and The Ten Commandments of Ethical AI. His writing and public speaking explore the intersection of ethics, faith, and emerging technology, offering moral guidance for a rapidly changing world.
Need to contact Rabbi Bloom? Please use the online contact form, or call the office at 817-731-4721.
Fani Notik Kiselstein, Principal, CAS Learning and Engagement Center
Fani Notik Kiselstein was born and raised in Israel. After serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, she graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Marketing. She then joined her husband and moved to Budapest, Hungary, for 4 years. She worked for the Jewish Agency teaching Hebrew to Hungarian students, then moved back to Israel in 2004 and started a family. In 2013 she moved to the United States, settling in Texas in 2015. Fani says, "I look forward to working closely with your children. Teaching your children gives me happiness and joy."
Need to contact Fani? Please use the online contact form (choose LEC), or call the office at 817-731-4721.
