Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who is married to Adena Cytron-Walker, is a Lansing native who was held hostage along with three others for 11 hours inside a Colleyville synagogue.
Rabbi Charlie was one of four hostages held captive inside Congregation Beth Israel. After a day-long standoff, all four were released unharmed. Rabbi expressed his gratitude to the people for all vigils, prayers, love, and support. He also expressed his gratefulness towards CBI Community, Jewish Community, and his family.
Charlie Cytron-Walker wanted to be a rabbi from an early age. He is CBI’s full-time rabbi, and since 2006 he has worked as rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.
Rabbi Charlie grew up in Michigan, and his family belonged to Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, so he was into Jewish life from a young age. He has graduated from the University of Michigan in 1998.
He attended Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion at its Jerusalem and Cincinnati campus, and in 2006, he received rabbinical ordination. In 2005 he received M.A. in Hebrew Letters.
He is committed to social justice. He has worked to bring a sense of spirituality, compassion, and learning to society, and he loves welcoming everyone, including LGBTQ people, into the congregation.
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker’s Wife Adena Cytron-Walker: Know More About Her
46-years-old Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker is married to Adena Cytron-Walker.
Rabbi Charlie met his beautiful wife during his University days and fell in love with Adena in the first meeting itself.
Adena Cytron-Walker holds the position of vice president at Multicultural Alliance, a Fort Worth organization that deals with building bridges amongst different faiths and races.
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker is one of four people being held hostage inside Congregation Beth Israel. The father of two is the synagogue’s first full-time rabbi. His site bio says he “remains completely in love with Adena Cytron-Walker,” his wife. pic.twitter.com/lgq3n5y3F7
— Melissa Weiss (@melissaeweiss) January 15, 2022
There is no detailed information about Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker’s Wife, Adena Cytron-Walker.
The duo is happily leading their life with their family.
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker’s Daughters
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker’s Daughters has two daughters, but their name is still unknown.
He has kept his daughters away from the media, and not much information is out in public.
According to sources, the rabbi’s younger daughter became bat mitzvah during the pandemic. Bat mitzvah is a ritual in Judaism, performed when a girl reaches 12 years and one day.
Rabbi Charlie is totally in love with and adores his two daughters. He is interested in cooking, learning about Jewish, religion, race, mental health, LGBTQ, and spending quality time with his family.