Jessica has a wealth of experience in supplemental Jewish education, spanning over 20 years, including ten years at Kol Tikvah previously. Jessica’s extensive background includes roles as a Hebrew and Judaic Curriculum Coordinator, Literary Specialist, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator, and Religious School Director. Jessica holds a degree in Education from Lynn...
Ali Kay joined Congregation Kol Tikvah in January of 2024 as our Youth Engagement and Marketing Associate. Ali has loved working with children from a young age. Ali started working as a religious school teacher from 16 years of age. Ali received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida...
Justin joined Congregation Kol Tikvah in March 2023 as our Executive Director after having spent over 15 years in the Jewish Communal and nonprofit world. Justin brings experience as a Registered Representative and Licensed Life Insurance Agent with Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. Prior to his role helping...
Deborah Rutter is the Assistant Director of the Phylis J. Green ECC. Deborah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Education, both from the University of Florida. Deborah is a certified teacher, and she taught 4th and 5th grades for 8 years before starting a...
Lali was raised in Mevasseret Zion, a town near Jerusalem. Following high school Lali knew she wanted to take a strong role in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) becoming a training commander where she received accolades for her dedication and achievements during her service. Her father and both her brothers...
Cantor Debbie is thrilled to return to Congregation Kol Tikvah after serving for the past 9 years as the Cantor at Ramat Shalom in Plantation, Florida. Her Jewish journey has been inspired by her strong Jewish training and education. For many years, she was mentored by her childhood Cantor, Benjamin...
Meryl’s affiliation with Kol Tikvah spans over 20 years. She has been a long time teacher in our preschool, serving as specialist the last 2 years. Meryl had a 4 year hiatus where she served as executive assistant in a social service agency. She will be working in the office...
Following a career as an executive assistant in New York City, Merrie and her husband moved to FL and she took a pause to enjoy being a full time parent to her now 3 year old daughter. Merrie serves as right hand to our clergy team as well as helps...
Sydney Berlin, a dedicated figure in Jewish Education since 2008, holds a degree in Psychology as well as a concentration in Elementary Education. In 2010, she earned her Advanced Early Childhood Directors Credential. Since joining Congregation Kol Tikvah in 2016, she has been instrumental as the Early Childhood Director, guiding...
Jill joined Kol Tikvah in 2011 after serving as senior graphic designer for JM Family Enterprises. She works with the marketing team to provide the graphics for all segments of the synagogue. She also does event planning and helps design and implement engagement efforts.
Rabbi Bradd H. Boxman is the spiritual leader of Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland, Florida where he has served as Rabbi since 2009. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. A member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), Rabbi Boxman is committed to five particular areas of...
