Stu Berger is a retired scientist who has been fascinated by and studied Jewish history and its association with the cultures in Biblical times through the 1st millennium CE. He has taught the "Jews of Iberia" and "The Formation of the Hebrew and Christian Bible" both at TBK and in Tucson.
Tammy Eisenberg was an elementary school teacher and business owner before retiring. Her personal interest in international cuisine is a pleasure in her free time. She’s been sharing her love of cooking for the past several years at TBK as it incorporates her passion for cooking with her profession of teaching.
Andrea Gluckman has taught a number of Kollel courses on foreign policy, international issues, and the development of Islam. Her background is in theological studies and political science.
Andrea Gluckman has taught a number of Kollel courses on foreign policy, international issues, and the development of Islam. Her background is in theological studies and political science.
Athene Goldstein is a Torah tutor and adult education teacher.
Elizabeth Hornak is an innovative yoga teacher who welcomes individuals of all abilities and mobilities to practice yoga in a way that suits them. She is a 2x Ironman, and an accomplished runner, swimmer and triathlete who understands the mechanics of the human body.
Steven Jacobs, now retired, co-founded RIT's degree program in Game Design and Development and RIT's Magic Center. He has served as a scholar-in-residence at The Strong Museum for 18 years.
Dr. Joseph Kelly retired from full-time teaching after 37 years. For 11 years, he was Professor of Hebrew Scriptures at St. Bernard’s Seminary on Lake Avenue in Rochester and then served for 26 years as Professor of Religious Studies at Nazareth College. Now he devotes his time to teaching Adult Education courses in Scripture and Religious Studies in various parishes and congregations in the Rochester and Upstate areas.
David Orange is a Jewish spiritual leader and passionate educator serving the Jewish, and non-Jewish community of Rochester. David has been a member of Temple B'rith Kodesh for over 30 years. He serves Jewish Senior Life as Worship Leader and provides the Jewish residents of St. John's Meadows and St. John's Home with spiritual care, life-cycle observances, and study.
Gene Spiro has been on the faculty at Temple B'rith Kodesh for many decades teaching both in the Religious School and in Kollel. She is a member of the volunteer choir at TBK and also occasionally serves as a substitute for the cantorial soloist. Gene also sings with the Rochester Jewish Chorale.
Juleen Squires is a member of Temple B’rith Kodesh and has been playing Mah Jongg since 1999. She has taught the game to a variety of people over the years.
Rabbi Peter Stein, MAHL, is the Senior Rabbi at Temple B’rith Kodesh. He came to Rochester after serving Temple Sinai in Cranston, RI and Rodef Shalom Congregation in Pittsburgh, PA. His rabbinate is defined by a love of teaching and learning.
