CLERGY

Join us at a Meet the Clergy event!

Rabbi Adam M. Wright
Senior Rabbi

Rabbi Wright began his tenure at BJBE in July 2026, bringing Israel education and advocacy as a cornerstone of his rabbinate. Full bio. 

Cantor Jennifer Frost
Senior Cantor

Cantor Frost focuses on helping individuals find their portals into Jewish life and creating their Jewish identity. Full bio.

Rabbi Zachary Canali
Assistant Rabbi

Rabbi Canali, ordained in May 2026, brings energy, excitement, and a passion for our community to his role at BJBE. Full bio. 

Cantor Kevin McKenzie
Assistant Cantor

Cantor McKenzie's work as a Jewish song leader at summer camp was pivotal in his path to becoming a cantor. Full bio. 

Rabbi Emerita
​Karyn D. Kedar
Full bio.

Rabbi Emeritus
​Mark Shapiro, z"l
Full bio. 

Cantor Emeritus
​Cory Winter
Full bio

STAFF

Sarabeth Levine
Executive Director

Larisa Rozman
Director of Finance and Technology

Shepherd Scantlin
Director of Operations

Paula Cooper
Director of Membership & Engagement

Jacqueline Hubert
Director of the Chava Center 

Emily Lusardi
Director of  the Jewish Learning Center

Julia Carpenter
Communications Manager

Victoria Douzamy
Creative Studio Coordinator

Hannah Ciechomski
Clergy Administrative Assistant

Judy Edwards
Clergy Administrative Assistant, Rabbi Wright and Rabbi Canali

Trisha Agrest
Education Administrative Assistant

Chad Zamost
Audio-Visual Technician
Administrative Assistant

Paula Carter
Education Administrative Support

Joshua Ostach
Youth Educator and Song Leader

Sandy Robbins
Educator Emerita