Mindy Schwartz-Brown is a retired social worker and a member of the Board of Trustees of Congregation Beth El in South Orange, NJ. She is disturbed by the trends in both the U. S. and Israel and struggles to avoid the cynicism that is so harmful.
Dr. Henry Shreibman studied ANE languages, literatures and comparative religion at Columbia University and has taught at UC Davis, Dominican University, and Sonoma State. As a Reconstructionist Rabbi he founded two congregations- Am Haskalah in Allentown PA( 47yo) and Dorot in the Bay Area CA( 20 + yo). As Head of School Brandeis Hillel DS in SF and Marin( 1992-2005) he published Siddur Mikor Hayyim, a family Siddur filled with kavanot, learning and searching.
Aviv Siegel is a student at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York, pursuing Rabbinic ordination and a Master’ s Degree in Jewish Studies. Aviv is passionate about exploring Jewish identities, delving into Jewish texts, traditions, and spiritual leadership while building meaningful connections within the Jewish community and beyond.
Rabbi Emily Stern is the rabbi of the Kol HaLev Synagogue in Lutherville, Maryland. She was ordained by ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal as a rabbi and mashpia( Jewish Spiritual Director.)
Rabbi Avi Strausberg is the Senior Director of National Learning Initiatives for the Hadar Institute and is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She received her rabbinic ordination from Hebrew College and is a Wexner Fellow.
Dr. Jonathan Weinkle is a primary care physician at a community health center in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the author of the 2018 book, Healing People, not Patients, which envisions a doctor-patient relationship based on human beings being created in God’ s image. His most recent book, From Illness to Exodus, is a“ healing Haggadah” for people suffering from illness and those who care for them.
Talia Werber is a student in AJR ' s Master ' s Program, and holds a JD from Cardozo Law School. She is Founder and Instructor of Jewish creative writing workshops at Briya, and recently served as Chair of the Justice Beit Midrash, a project of the New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform.
Naomi Wittlin is a third-year rabbinical student at AJR. She is a writer, Mussar facilitator, and mixedmedia artist. You can find her spiritual reflections, artwork, and book reviews at poeticaperture. com.
Rabbi Hanna Yerushalmi is the author of two books of poetry written since October 7th: A Strip of Land and October Shiva. She is also a licensed professional counselor and works with couples around issues of intimacy. Currently, Hanna lives in Annapolis and together with her husband, is raising four young adults.
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