Rabbi Marc Phillipe
Rabbi
Miami Connection
Rabbi Philippe has enriched Miami Beach's Jewish life as Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El, leading participatory Conservative services with global melodies and hosting life cycle events like weddings and b'nai mitzvah. He participated in the 'Console the Soul' interfaith concert at his temple post-Surfside collapse, offering spiritual solace alongside local leaders and supporting victims via the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. His ongoing roles in Chevra Kadisha of Miami and Mishkan Miami board sustain chaplaincy and community spiritual care in South Florida.
About
Rabbi Marc Philippe co-founded Kodesh House with his wife Valerie as a Chavura in Miami Beach, which evolved into an online Jewish Spiritual Center offering Kabbalistic classes, meditation, and retreats. He received smicha from Yeshiva Toras Israel in Jerusalem and has served as cantor and education director in congregations across Phoenix and El Paso, where he also chaplained in corrections facilities. In South Florida, he was Chazzan Sheini at B’nai Torah in Boca Raton, founding the Jewish Symphony, and remains active with Chevra Kadisha of Miami and Mishkan Miami's board. His Miami Beach connection is strong through Temple Emanu-El, where he leads services, life cycle events, and interfaith initiatives. Currently, he serves as Rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Miami Beach, blending traditional prayer with innovative music, while also noted in some sources as Rabbi at Temple Israel in Manchester, NH.