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MEET OUR CLERGY & STAFF

Rabbi Jordan Goldson

Rabbi Jordan Goldson recently assumed his position as spiritual leader of Temple
B’nai Israel. Rabbi Jordan's spirituality and his gentle caring manner have already
endeared him to our community. He is known for his creativity and visionary
leadership in the Jewish community. In addition to leading services, Rabbi Jordan is a
strong presence in almost every aspect of congregational life. He teaches both
children and adults, participates on committees, counsels and conducts life-cycle
events. Rabbi Jordan is also active in the wider community and enjoys working with
other clergy and lay people to make our world a better place.

Rabbi Jordan grew up in Smithtown, New York. After earning a B.A. in Philosophy
from Tulane University in 1981, he studied at the Hebrew Union College- Jewish
Institute of Religion in Jerusalem, in Los Angeles and in New York where he was
ordained in 1987. Rabbi Jordan's first pulpit was at Temple B’nai Tikvah in Calgary,
Canada where he served for 12 years. During that time, he served as the President of
the Canadian Region of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Chairman
of the Calgary Rabbinical Council. From 2000-2004, Rabbi Jordan left the pulpit and
took a position as the Executive Director of the Hillel-Jewish Student Center at Cal
State Northridge (CSUN). In 2004, he returned to the pulpit and since has served for
five years at Temple Kol Ami in Scottsdale, Arizona, eleven years at Congregation
B’nai Israel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and five years at Har Sinai Temple in
Pennington, New Jersey.

Rabbi Jordan is married to Beth Warren and is the proud father of two grown children,
Tali and Gabe. Rabbi and Beth are thrilled to be a part of the TBI family and look
forward to sharing in the lives of people in this wonderful community.

Rabbi Peter Hyman
Rabbi Emeritus 2008-2024

Rabbi Peter Hyman became the first permanent rabbi for Temple B’nai Israel in 2008, leading the congregation spiritually while also engaging the greater Easton, St Michael’s, Oxford, Bozman, Cambridge and Salisbury communities to create a wider footprint for the Temple’s influence and presence. Rabbi Hyman also helped grow the membership and his strength in interfaith community relationships, helped broaden the message of inclusivity during his tenure on the bema.

The Rabbi is particularly proud of his association with the Boy Scouts of America where he has served as National Jewish Chaplain. He was an Eagle Scout and has received the Silver Buffalo Award for Distinguished Service and the Bronze Wolf Award, the Scouts’ highest honor, in 2021. In 2024, Rabbi Peter announced his retirement but he continues to be a spiritual and educational leader in the Easton area.

Lorraine White
Administrative Assistant and Communications Coordinator

Meet Lorraine! Our wonderful Administrative Assistant and Communications Coordinator. During the week, Lorraine will be here to warmly welcome you in the front office. Name an issue regarding your account, making a donation, or registering for an event, she will be able to help you. When you call or email the Temple, Lorraine is on the other side ready to answer any question you might have!

Originally from Pennsylvania, Lorraine moved to the Eastern Shore 25 years ago where she raised her two wonderful kids. After moving to North Carolina for about 8 years, she relocated back to Trappe in May 2024 and joined our staff! Her professional background is in event, baquet, and restaurant management.

David Holtz
Temple Administrator

David comes to Temple B'nai Israel after four decades in the distribution channel of the foodservice packaging industry. Looking for a new challenge, David found the calling for engagement in the non-profit sector where it intersected his roots in Judaism to be a perfect fit when he saw the recruitment ad for a Temple Administrator.

A native of Miami Beach, David attended Emory University, where he studied Economics and upon graduation, went to work in the packaging industry. Having done everything in the industry, including running a distribution center here in the Mid-Atlantic, David credits the entrepreneurial background and the concept of "making a decision and getting the job done" the cornerstone of his success.

David and his wife, Sarah live in Easton and enjoy daily walks on the Rails to Trails or through downtown and also weekend hikes at the Pickering Creek Audubon Center, the Adkins Arboretum and the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. An avid birder, you may see him wandering the walking path or the parking lot recording and identifying our local avian neighbors.

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