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Professional Staff

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Rachel Akrongold

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Rachel Akrongold joined Fifth Avenue Synagogue in 2010 when she married her husband, Barry Akrongold (already a member) and moved to New York from St. Louis. After serving on the Board, she became the Chief Operations Officer in 2019.

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Sheila Montgomery

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sheila Montgomery is the Executive Director of Fifth Avenue Synagogue. She works in close partnership with the lay leadership, clergy, administration and the entire FAS team.

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Maggie Moronta

CONTROLLER

Maggie Moronta was born in the Dominican Republic to European parents, She is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish, and knowledgeable in Hebrew.

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William Ames

CHIEF CUSTODIAN

Maintenance Supervisor William Ames has been at Fifth Avenue Synagogue since 1990. He is dedicated, dependable and unfailing in his commitment to FAS.

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