Jill Ruddy

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.

Sydney Berlin

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...

Yael Hurwitz-Lange

Yael was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and emigrated to the US with her husband, Steve in 1993. They have lived in Boston for 28 years and have raised 2 children in Newton, MA: Joshua (24) lives and works in New York City in consulting and Rachel (21) is a...

Merrie Dobrin

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...

Meryl Bentman

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...

Lali Karni

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...

Ali Kay