Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel is a progressive synagogue dedicated
to Torah (lifelong learning), Avodah (spiritual growth), G'milut Chasadim(acts of lovingkindness) and Kehilah (community-building).
Our Rabbi - Rabbi Daniel B. Fink
Rabbi Daniel B. Fink is Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel's full-time spiritual leader.
The rabbi has addressed many Boise public and private school classes, portions of the medical community,
several religious groups and has participated on panels discussing a wide
range of issues.
An ardent environmentalist, he is the author of two books and numerous articles on Judaism and ecology.
He is active with many community organizations, including Voices of Faith
for Human Rights, the Food Bank and the Idaho Conservation League. He presently
sits on the board of Planned Parenthood of Idaho. In keeping with his environmental
interests, the rabbi enjoys camping, canoeing and biking. He dabbles in poetry
and can also be found strumming a banjo on occasion.
Rabbi Fink comes to Boise after serving the congregations in the Shenandoah Valley and Omaha, Nebraska.
