Who We Are

Meet the ambassadors of music!

Many members of the Beth El congregation work collaboratively toward the Beth El Sings mission (hyperlink to the mission and vision page). Get to know them here, and when you see them at Beth El, don’t hesitate to engage them in conversation about this exciting initiative.

Cantor Audrey Abrams

My name is Jill Blustin and I have been a member of Beth El all my life. Music has always been a big part of my life and “Beth El Sings” allows me to share my love of music with others and to help deepen prayer services. Musical Ambassador and Committee Member

Chris Brand, Musical Ambassador

Audrey Goldfarb, Committee Member

I am Debbie Gottesman and have been active at Beth El for many years. I am interested in music, play the piano, and sang in the Beth El choir. I want to enhance my music experience personally and within the synagogue congregation. Musical Ambassador

My name is Diane Greenberger and my husband, children and I became members of the Beth El Community last June. I became involved in “Beth El Sings” because music moves me and this has been a great opportunity to get to know great people. Musical Ambassador

My name is Phyllis Harris. I like to sing and this reminds me of my summer as song leader at Council Camp. I have been a member of Beth El since moving here in 1957. This is home. Musical Ambassador

My name is Jeanne Kaufman and I am very new Beth El! I’m participating in “Beth El Sings” because it gives me a chance to meet new people and I like to sing. Musical Ambassador

Terry Krider Kleinbaum, Committee Member

My name is Laura Krider, and I am a Beth El synagogue member, a Graduate student in Arts and Cultural Leadership, and the alto section leader for The Singers. I am a part of Beth El Sings because I believe strongly that music is a community builder, empowers individuals, and contributes to the public good. Committee Member

I am Pam Lehman and have been singing in synagogue choirs since my Bat Mitzvah. I am part of the “Beth El Sings” Committee and M’shanim because nothing makes me happier than singing! Musical Ambassador and Committee Member

My name is Jerry “Yoshi” Lehman. My family has been involved with Beth El since my father sang in the Beth El Choir. For 50 years my parents entertained in Beth El for fund raising, Mr. and Mrs. Club, play productions. Today my family davens, teaches, sings and volunteers to build and support our Community. Music brigs us all together for fun, spirit & soul. . Let’s Sing! Musical Ambassador

Michelle (Michi) Livon: I have been a member of Beth El for almost 20 years and have come to Shabbat services almost every week. I love to sing Jewish music but haven’t had the time to commit to the choir. I saw the M’shanim as an opportunity to become more musically involved in a fun and casual way! Musical Ambassador

My name is Peggy Mandel and my husband Joel and I have been members of Beth El for 18 years. Beth El Sings! allows me to deepen my involvement with Beth El while realizing my dream to sing! Musical Ambassador and Committee Member

My name is Shana Marchand. I have been a member of Beth el my whole life. I have been singing in the Beth El Choir since I was 15. I got involved with Beth El Sings because I want the rest of Beth El to enjoy traditional Jewish music as much as I do. Musical Ambassador

My name is Gilah Mashaal. My family and I have been members of Beth El for many years. I have been singing in the Beth El Choir since my Bat Mitzvah. I am part of “Beth El Sings” because I want everyone to sing and love music as much as I do! Musical Ambassador

Turn back the clock! Turn of the TV. Get unplugged. Sing Hebrew songs in the car on trips. Sing at the table on שבת and חגים. Sing your youngsters to sleep at bedtime with a Hebrew lullaby. Yes, I am a dinosaur. But a singing dinosaur. Jonathan Paradise, Musical Ambassador and Committee Member

Liz Pomish, Committee Member

Joe Rine, Musical Ambassador

My name is Todd Schwartzberg and my family and I have been a part of the Beth El Community for over 10 years. Being part of “Beth El Sings” is humbling and exciting. It combines my life long loves of music, Judaism, and helping others. Musical Ambassador

My name is Kathy Share. My husband Allan and I have been members of Beth El for over 20 years. I decided to become involved with “Beth El Sings” because it combined my love of music with the ability to become more involved with the Beth El Community. Musical Ambassador and Committee Member

Jeff Victor, Committee Member

I am Marilyn Weisberg. I have been singing with synagogue groups since I was twelve years old. “ Beth El Sings” is a great opportunity for me to expand upon and share my love of music and Judaism. Musical Ambassador and Committee Member

For more information about Beth El Sings, contact Cantor Audrey Abrams or call our information line at 952-345-2199.