Testimonials
"Phil has inspired leaders and educators to look through the ever changing lens of Jewish education and family life with historic knowledge, a creative eye and with heart. His experience in organizational leadership gives him a unique perspective of how Judaism is evolving and the current needs of synagogues, religious schools and nonprofits. As a consultant, Phil enabled our Strategic Planning Committee to take our synagogue and school in a new direction. He was personally involved in every aspect, interviewing our members, our Board, Trustees, Men’s Club, Sisterhood and alike in order to help us create a long term plan consistent with our mission and vision. Phil gave us the confidence to move forward with insight based on facts and renewed energy. Even after our consultation ended, he has made himself available for questions and support. As an Education Director, I personally recommend him as a consultant, fact finder and inspiration to make changes necessary in Jewish organizational life."
-Ellen Glassman, Education Director, Congregation Beth El - Ner Tamid
“During the Covid epidemic our congregation made the decision to engage in strategic planning to prepare for the synagogue life after the pandemic. Rabbi Warmflash led us through the process, and was the consummate professional throughout. One would expect a Rabbi to full appreciate the intricacies of a synagogue in a transitional moment, but because Phil is also a gifted educator he was able to guide the committee through thoughtful conversations. Not only is he an excellent listener, but helped each of us to hear each other more clearly and thoughtfully. The end product offered a practical roadmap of next steps, but offered a true vision of the type of congregation we aspire to be. I would recommend Rabbi Warmflash to any congregation looking to find their best path forward.”
—Rabbi Michael Siegel, Anshe Emet Congregation, Chicago, IL
"As he enthusiastically approached his work as a consultant for my synagogue, Rabbi Warmflash remained a consummate professional. While serving as a committee Chair, I had the pleasure of working with him for over nine months. Over that time period, it became apparent that he had a true appreciation for synagogue dynamics and was able to access a vast network of colleagues to garner facts and figures that were meaningful and relevant to the issues we were exploring. He expertly facilitated multiple in-person and virtual conversations by creating a safe space to gather infomation from stakeholders with divergent views. From these conversations, Rabbi Warmflash created an organized and comprehensive written report to share with and guide congregational leadership's next steps. Rabbi Warmflash was extremely responsive and always answered questions posed to him in a thoughtful manner. I truly valued his flexibility and thoroughness, and I would highly recommend engaging him to help naviagate organizational decision-making and change."
-Elysa Graber-Lipperman, Attorney at Law Offices of Elysa L. Graber-Lipperman, LLC
"Phil brings a wealth of practical experience and wisdom to his consulting to synagogues and Jewish organizations in the areas of Strategic Planning, Change Management and Jewish Education. He has a client centric focus with remarkable ability to listen and discern the key issues that need to be addressed and contributes advice that is both pragmatic and forward looking."
-David Trietsch, Founding Director of CJP's Leadership Development Institute