Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE) is the union of two congregations, B'nai Jehoshua and Beth Elohim.
B'nai Jehoshua was founded in 1893 by Bohemian and Czechoslovakian Jews. The synagogue originally was located at 20th and Ashland Avenues in Chicago. Although most temple members moved from that area in the 40's and 50's, they continued their membership, traveling long distances to attend services and religious school.
We at BJBE know that congregational leadership and culture flow from many areas of the Temple structure. Our Administrative and Education teams guide our community and schools through much of what we do. This dedicated and friendly group are integral to the atmosphere of trust, fun, and commitment that help to bind our congregational community. We are deeply proud of the quality of education, both formal and informal, that we provide to our youth and are even prouder of the Jewish adults that we help to raise.
| Executive Director | Sarabeth Levine | |
| Director of Jewish Living and Learning | Susie Wexler | |
| Director of Operations | Shepherd Scantlin | |
| Director of Finance and Technology | Larisa Rozman | |
| Development Manager | Judy Berkeley | |
| JLC Director | Emily Lusardi | |
| Chava Center Director | Jacqueline Hubert | |
| Enrichment and Engagement | Victoria Douzamy | |
| Membership & B'nai Mitzvah Coordinator | Paula Cooper | |
| JLC Administrative Assistant & Front Desk | Trisha Agrest | |
| Clergy Assistant | Hannah Ciechomski | |
| Communications Coordinator | Riley Halpern |
We are fortunate to have a clergy team made up of some of the true stars of American Jewry. Each of them maintains a national and local reputation for excellence as they nurture the spiritual needs of our community. The rabbis and cantors function in a true sacred partnership with the rest of the professional staff, the lay leadership, and the Board.
