Rabbi Warner Ferratier began serving Congregation Beth Emeth's spiritual leader in 2022. In that time, he has implemented many wonderful programs and learning opportunities for our synagogue. 

"Rabbi Warner" was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. He received his undergraduate degree in History at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with minors in Secondary Education and Teaching of Spanish. He taught a variety of subjects in the Champaign public schools, where he also supervised several extra-curricular activities and was active in the local teachers’ union. 

Rabbi Warner's activity within the local Jewish community eventually led him to pursue the rabbinate as a calling. After a preparatory year studying at the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, he entered the Rabbinical School at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and received ordination in May, 2019 with a Master’s degree in Midrash. 

Prior his arrival at CBE, Congregation Beth Emeth, Rabbi Warner was a student rabbi at Congregation Sons of Israel in Amsterdam, New York and at Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst, New Jersey, and was the assistant rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Illinois. In his spare time, he enjoys reading many types of literature, practicing music, pub trivia, walking his dog, and crafting. 

Get to know Rabbi Warner by coming to services and schmoozing a bit afterwards at kiddush or oneg. For an appointment, please email Rabbi Warner or call the main office at 703-860-4515 x 104.