Part-Time Private Practice
Resume:
Rabbi Murray Berger, PhD
Atlanta, GA
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August 2024
Professional Summary
Accomplished Rabbi and military Chaplain with over 30 years of distinguished service in both religious and counseling roles. Extensive experience in private practice therapy, military chaplaincy, and congregational leadership. Proven ability to provide spiritual and emotional support, lead services, and contribute to community growth and development. Honored with multiple awards for service and leadership.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Counselor and Therapist Dallas, TX
Private Practice 1982 – 2016
Provided general counseling and therapy for adults and couples.
Consulted with the Dallas VA Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education.
Served as a Chaplain at U.S. Federal Correctional Institutions in Ft. Worth and Seagoville.
Chaplain, Colonel (Ret.)
United States Army
Served over 30 years, including active duty and reserve roles.
Provided religious support to Jewish military personnel and their families within the Military District of Washington, D.C.
Chaplain at Arlington National Cemetery and religious advisor to General Staff.
Delivered confidential counseling, advised commanders on religious and morale matters, officiated military funerals and memorials, and led worship services.
Part-Time Rabbi Abilene, TX
Temple Mitzpah 2009 – 2016
Managed life cycle events, including weddings and funerals.
Conducted ongoing adult Jewish education.
Provided pastoral care.
Led Shabbat services and High Holidays.
Part-Time Rabbi Plano, TX
Anshai Torah 1990 – 1998
Conducted weekly Shabbat services and High Holidays.
Oversaw life cycle events such as weddings, funerals, and bar/bat mitzvot.
Provided pastoral counseling and contributed to significant membership growth.
Recruited the full-time Rabbi, who continues to serve as Senior Rabbi.
Other Rabbinic Positions
Congregation Beth Shalom, Arlington, TX_
Beth Shalom, Houston, TX
Ner Tamid, Carrollton, TX
Temple Shalom, Dallas, TX
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Atlanta Rabbinic Association
Military Order of World Wars, Chaplain
Jewish Chaplains Council
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Jewish War Veterans, National Associate Chaplain
National Association of Retired Rabbis
AWARDS AND HONORS
Legion of Merit, United States Army
Doctor of Hebrew Letters (Honorary Degree), Hebrew Union College
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