Jill joined Kol Tikvah in 2011 after serving as senior graphic designer for JM Family Enterprises. She works with the marketing team to provide the graphics for all segments of the synagogue. She also does event planning and helps design and implement engagement efforts.

Sydney Berlin, a dedicated figure in Jewish Education since 2008, holds a degree in Psychology as well as a concentration in Elementary Education. In 2010, she earned her Advanced Early Childhood Directors Credential. Since joining Congregation Kol Tikvah in 2016, she has been instrumental as the Early Childhood Director, guiding...

Following a career as an executive assistant in New York City, Merrie and her husband moved to FL and she took a pause to enjoy being a full time parent to her now 3 year old daughter. Merrie serves as right hand to our clergy team as well as helps...

Meryl’s affiliation with Kol Tikvah spans over 20 years. She has been a long time teacher in our preschool, serving as specialist the last 2 years. Meryl had a 4 year hiatus where she served as executive assistant in a social service agency. She will be working in the office...

Lali was raised in Mevasseret Zion, a town near Jerusalem. Following high school Lali knew she wanted to take a strong role in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) becoming a training commander where she received accolades for her dedication and achievements during her service. Her father and both her brothers...

Ali Kay joined Congregation Kol Tikvah in January of 2024 as our Youth Engagement and Marketing Associate. Ali has loved working with children from a young age. Ali started working as a religious school teacher from 16 years of age. Ali received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida...