Clergy Team
Rabbi Alan Freedman
Senior Rabbi
See Rabbi Freedman's extended bio.
Cantor Abby Gostein
See Cantor Gostein's extended bio.
Rabbi Eleanor B. Steinman
Visiting Associate Rabbi
See Rabbi Steinman's extended bio.
Follow Rabbi Steinman on Instagram and Facebook, and read her blog.
Marissa Wright
Clergy Assistant
Marissa provides daily administrative support to Rabbi Freedman, Rabbi Steinman, and Cantor Gostein.
Operations Team
Patti Bridwell
Executive Director
Patti is responsible for ensuring that the economic, physical, and human resources are in place for the successful operation of the congregation. In particular, she works collaboratively with clergy, staff, and board to implement and analyze all the temple's policies and programs.
Director of Member Engagement
Jennifer emphasizes a strong, connected, and vibrant temple community in which members and congregants find meaningful engagement opportunities and roles within their Jewish journey.
Sara Kaye
Sara Kaye
Music Program Assistant
Sara supports the music program of the congregation, working closely with Cantor Gostein to lead musical prayer for services, teach music to our youth, and infuse music throughout our program.
Jennifer Kramer
Communications Associate
Jennifer develops, coordinates, and manages temple communications.
Sheri Lippman
Bookkeeper
Sheri is responsible for helping to ensure the efficient management of our financial resources, including the detailed recording, classification, and summary of financial data.
Noreen Long
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Noreen sees her role as equal parts administrative assistant, help desk attendant, and air traffic controller.
Asher Schulman
Technology Coordinator
Asher is responsible for researching and deploying new technologies, revitalizing current systems, and managing technology projects at Temple Beth Shalom.
Jason Taper
Social Justice Coordinator
Contact Jason at jason.austinsocialjustice@gmail.com
Jason organizes with clergy and lay leaders to promote community initiatives like poverty reduction, refugee relief, and criminal justice reform.
Education Team
Jordan Magidson
Director of Youth Education and Programming
Jordan is in charge of all K-12 educational programming, including our religious school and Hebrew school.
Kelly Finkel
Director of B'nai Mitzvah Studies
Kelly works closely with our families and students in grades 5-7 to prepare them for this stop on their Jewish journey.
Sarah Abrams
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Sarah is responsible for creating, developing, and implementing meaningful opportunities for our temple's youth.