Rabbi Joel Schwartzman

In May of 2013, B’nai Chaim held a joyous Shabbat/Shavuot celebration at which the new Rabbi Emeritus, Rabbi Joel Schwartzman, was formally installed. The title of Rabbi Emeritus was bestowed on Rabbi Schwartzman in recognition of his years of service and dedication to B'nai Chaim. Rabbi Joel Schwartzman is a retired Chaplain, Colonel, from the U.S. Air Force chaplaincy, having served over twenty three years. He served two Denver synagogues from 2000 to 2011, one as an Associate rabbi for a year, and Congregation B'nai Chaim for a decade as senior rabbi and now serves as Emeritus.

Turkey’s Hard Turn Away From The West And Its Quest For Regional Hegemony Are More Problematic For Russia And Iran Than For Israel

Rabbi Joel SchwartzmanFeb 13, 2019February 13, 20190

Kamal Ataturk’s dream of a westernized, secular, and prosperous Turkey dies at the hands of Tayyip Erdogan

Iran’s Ambitions For Regional Nuclear Hegemony Must Be Confronted

Rabbi Joel SchwartzmanJan 31, 2019January 31, 20190

A nuclear Iran may be impossible to contain, given that its drive for regional hegemony is rooted deep in the extreme version of Shia Islam practiced by their leaders.