Our Staff
Our Staff
Robin B. Minkoff, Executive Director -- 215-646-5806 x246
Robin Minkoff assumed the role of Executive Director in July 2023. Throughout her career, she has specialized in strengthening national, regional and local Jewish communal nonprofits, focusing on strategy, operations and leadership. Robin served in key administration and development roles for the Development Corporation for Israel, Anti-Defamation League, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Jewish Publication Society, Moving Traditions, Jewish Learning Venture, KleinLife and Gratz College. Most recently, for four years she was Executive Director of Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, PA. She is passionate about building relationships with and among the members of Beth Or, which she believes is a key to creating and sustaining vibrancy in our congregation.
Robin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. A graduate of the Baltimore Institute for Jewish Communal Service, she concurrently earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland and a Master of Arts in Jewish History with honors from the Baltimore Hebrew University.
She and her husband, Max, reside in Elkins Park, PA, and are raising two beautiful young adults, Aviva and Jonah.
Jillian Peskin, Director of Member Engagement -- 215-646-5806 x234
Jillian (Glick) Peskin began her Beth Or journey in 2nd grade as a student in religious school. She spent many years immersed in the programs that Beth Or has to offer. She enjoyed building relationships all through her years here. She began officially working for our synagogue in 11th grade, as a Hebrew tutor and special needs shadow. She returned to us years later to begin working in our CECE. Jillian taught in many different classrooms for 7 years, in addition to teaching 4th grade Hebrew school, 7th grade academy and assisting our youth directors. Beth Or has certainly been a special home for her.
Jillian now serves as our Director of Member Engagement. Jillian loves helping families find a home at Beth Or and begin their Jewish journeys. She feels blessed to be a part of a community that feels like a family. She lives in Lafeyette Hill with her husband, Wes, and young children, Millie and Ryder.
Judy Trias, Director of Marketing and Communications -- 215-646-5806 x242
Judy Trias is an experienced marketer with a background in strategic marketing and communications. Prior to joining Beth Or's senior leadership team in July 2016, Judy worked as a consultant helping professionalize, customize and improve the effectiveness of her client's marketing - from brand identity, positioning and messaging to websites, printed materials and social media. She previously served as Vice President, Marketing for PREIT, a Philadelphia-based real estate development company specializing in shopping centers. In this role, she led and mentored a team of marketing professionals and an internal advertising agency.
Judy’s focus at Beth Or is on making our marketing and communications consistent and relevant to ensure you are in-the-know about what Beth Or offers in a way that is meaningful for you.
Judy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Business Administration/Marketing from the University of Delaware. She and husband, Jim, live in Montgomery Township (North Wales) and have three children Danielle, Alex and Jason.
Suzanne Diamond, Director of Accounting -- 215-646-5806 x244
Suzanne Diamond is responsible for all accounting functions for the congregation. Suzanne has been a member of Beth Or for 20+ years and has been an employee since 2006. During her tenure, she has worked in the Early Childhood Center, first as an assistant teacher and then as Assistant Director/Business Manager for the Center for 9 years. Additionally, before taking on the Director of Accounting role, Suzanne also performed the Controller duties for 3 years.
Prior to her career at Beth Or, Suzanne worked as a cost accountant for 6 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting as well as an MBA from The Pennsylvania State University. Suzanne, her husband Mitch and their three children - Kayla, Hannah and Matthew are active members of our congregation and community.
Liz Hirsh, F.T.A, Executive Director Emerita
Liz Hirsch, FTA, was the Executive Director at Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen, PA from 1991 until her retirement in June of 2013. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director at Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie, Louisiana for five years. She earned an MA in counseling from St. Mary's College of California and a BS in Education from SUNY. Liz has also earned the Fellow in Temple Administration (FTA), a joint certification from NATA, the CCAR and the URJ. She is a Past President of the National Association of Temple Administrators and has held positions as Vice Chair of NATA's Certification Board, Chair of the Placement Committee and has served as Editor of the NATA Journal. In addition to her work as Executive Director, Liz has recorded interviews with survivors of the Holocaust for the Shoah Foundation. She lives in Upper Gwynedd with her husband, Bob and enjoys crossword puzzles,swimming, traveling and playing with her grandchildren.
Support Staff
Receptionist & Graphic Designer, 215-646-5806 x209
Assistant to Rabbi Marx, 215-646-5806 x220
Assistant to Rabbi Bonder & AP/AR Clerk, 215-646-5806 x211
Maintenance/Security Staff
Facilities Manager, 215-646-5806 X212
Darryl Green
Maintenance – Weekend and Evening Supervisor
Bob Harris
Traffic Manager & Security
Wed, October 4 2023
19 Tishrei 5784
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023APEX Lunch & Learn in the Sukkah with Rabbi Marx
Wednesday, Oct 4th 12:00p to 2:00p
Join Rabbi Marx and your friends from APEX (Adult Programming Experience) for an afternoon of learning. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Barbara Murtha, bmurtha@bethor.org. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Erev Simchat Torah Shabbat Worship and Consecration
Friday, Oct 6th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for Shabbat worship and our annual Beth Or tradition Erev Sukkot and the consecration of our religious school students. Israeli dancing with Rak-Dan follows services. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Simchat Torah & Shabbat Worship and Bat Mitzvah of Anika Long
Shabbat, Oct 7th 11:00a
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Yizkor Service with Brunch to Follow
Shabbat, Oct 7th 12:30p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2023Social Action Mitzvah Month Activities
Sunday, Oct 8th 9:00a to 12:00p
Today's activities include Operation Bread Drop (at Beth Or) and Wissahickon Trail Cleanup/Restoration Project (offsite). Click for details and RSVP.