From Rabbi Cari and Cantor Beth Levin
Dear Friends,
When you walk into our sanctuary, you'll see these words on the opposite wall: "How good it is to dwell together." This phrase, from the Psalms, guides everything we do, because at Shir Tikvah we believe that life is richer and more meaningful when lived in community. Although it's possible to "do" Jewish alone, it's not the same kind of experience as when you share it with others— life's ups and downs, praying in a united voice even when you carry independent beliefs, working together to create a more just and responsible society and world.
That's what community means at Shir Tikvah. Hinei Ma Tov. How good it is to be together.
We look forward to getting to know you and you getting to know us. If you'd like to talk with us about about whether Shir Tikvah is right for you, please get in touch by email or call the office at 781-729-1263 to set up a time to talk.
Kol Tov—wishes for all good things!
Beth Levin and Rabbi Cari Bricklin-Small
Our Team
Rabbi Cari Bricklin-Small
“In Pirke Avot we read: The world rests on three pillars: learning (Torah), service of the heart (Avodah) and acts of lovingkindness (Gimilut Hasadim). Each day as an individual when I leave work I ask myself, have I learned something new today? Have I made time to connect to something bigger than myself? Have I acted out of love and compassion? As a rabbi I hope to help our community learn, serve, and love one another each day. I believe that in relationship to one another we have the opportunity to come in contact with something sacred.”
If you'd like to schedule some time with me please click this link: https://calendly.com/rabbicari.
Beth Levin Cantor and Educator
“Creating connections is the core of my work at Temple Shir Tikvah. When we are present for ourselves and each other, the potential for meaningful encounters abound. I believe in the transformative power of community to better our lives. As Cantor/Educator, it is a great joy and privilege to be a doorway into the world of Jewish spirituality through song, prayer, study, and conversation. Temple Shir Tikvah is a great blessing in my life.”
Richard “Rim” Meirowitz Rabbi Emeritus
Joshua the son of Perachia would say: “Make for yourself a rabbi, acquire for yourself a friend, and judge each person on the side of merit.” For 17 years, the members of Shir Tikvah made Rabbi Rim our rabbi, acquired a special friend, and found much merit. In retirement, Rabbi Emeritus Rim and his wife, Anne, continue to hold a treasured place in the fabric of our community.
Bailee Star Education Director
“I hope that students and their families will use the values learned from the Torah to guide their thinking about how to make the world a better place, both at home and in the greater community. Through innovative programming that values diverse learners and their families, we will study the Hebrew language and Jewish traditions in a way that is both meaningful and fun.”
Michael Glicksman Director of Administration
Michael served as Temple Shir Tikvah's office manager from 2018 to 2024. He is honored and delighted to be taking on the role of Director of Administration for this inspiring community. When not keeping the Shir Tikvah ship sailing along, you can probably find him hiking up a mountain somewhere, learning French, or jamming to his favorite musicals.
Linda Singer-Berk Consulting Director of Administration
Previously Linda served as the Assistant Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island where she managed operations, including budgeting, facility, program, development, and leadership training. Linda’s professional career has been spent in Jewish organizations, allowing her to fulfill her desire to “strengthen Jewish community.” Linda’s background also includes strategic planning, program evaluation, marketing and outreach, team-building, and creative and intuitive problem-solving.
Leah Rose Staffin Brehm Communication and Program Manager
Leah is excited to recently have joined the team full-time, maintaining her previous part-time role of Hebrew High co-leader. She strives to serve Temple Shir Tikvah by producing creative communication, supporting program organization, and building caring, curious community. With a decade of Jewish communal work experience, Leah worked at Hillels, another synagogue, Repair the World, and seasonally, at URJ summer camps. She enjoys celebrating holidays and leading or attending Shabbat services, making art alongside her husband, and spending time with family and friends. She looks forward to meeting more members of this warm community.
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