MEET OUR RABBI

Rabbi Lesley Pearl is a creative, collaborative Jewish spiritual leader who excels in lifecycle rituals, pastoral care, community building, and both youth and adult education.

A graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Rabbi Lesley most recently served as the inaugural Jewish Chaplain at Villanova University. Her rabbinic experience also includes roles at Congregation Ohev Shalom, Kehillat HaNahar, and The Germantown Jewish Centre in Pennsylvania, as well as Hillel communities at the University of Texas, Washington and Lee University, and the University of Delaware. She also completed a chaplaincy internship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
 
A native Detroiter, Rabbi Lesley has called San Francisco, Seattle, Madrid, Chicago, and most recently Philadelphia – “home.” She currently lives in Maplewood with her pit bull-boxer pup, Ima Shalom. 

MEET OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Emily Winter

 Emily grew up learning and loving Jewish studies, and considers collaboration and teamwork some of her most important qualities. She has a passion for designing creative curricula, hands-on programming, and working with other educators to ensure Hebrew and Judaic education are fun and fulfilling. She hopes to further develop and enhance the religious school, to connect students to their own Jewish educational journey that they can hold onto for years to come.

Emily has a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and a master’s degree from Hunter College in Childhood Education. She has taught in New York City public schools, as well as at religious schools throughout New York and New Jersey. Emily lives in Livingston with her husband and son.

MEET OUR CANTORIAL LEADER

Steve Wetter

During the week, Steve is a portfolio manager, but come Shabbat, he transforms into our cantorial leader. He has led our songs and prayers for more than 15 years. His amazing voice will truly touch your soul. 

Listen to Steve sing

MEET OUR PRESIDENT

Carrie Andrews

Carrie Andrews has been a part of the CBH community since its establishment in 1994 – her parents are founding members. Carrie has served on the board for almost as long as she has been a member, previously serving as 1^st Vice President and Communications Chair. Professionally, Carrie is a marketing executive. She and her family reside in Summit. 

MEET OUR RABBI EMERITUS

Rabbi Hannah Orden

A rabbi with a sense of humor, a warm heart, and an ardent soul, Hannah cares passionately about our congregation and creating a better world. 

Hannah joined CBH as our spiritual leader in 2014, and since then has blessed our community with her special blend of love, laughter, and dedication. She has an extensive background in Jewish education as well as a strong commitment to community building and social action, evidenced in her work with the Summit Interfaith Council, where she served as President, and on the Anti-Racism Task Force. 

Before coming to CBH, Hannah was the rabbi at Temple B’nai Israel in Laconia, New Hampshire, and served on the adjunct faculty for Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts, where she earned her rabbinic ordination and Master of Arts in Jewish Studies.

MEET OUR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Erin Orsini

Erin has a background in event planning and group organization. She holds a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from the University of Delaware and has worked for private catering companies, Hilton Hotels, BMW North America, and most recently as an educational clerk for the Township of Union school district. An active PTA member since 2007 and a volunteer with both Girl Scouts and Scouts of America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) since 2009, she enjoys using all her skills to be a valuable member of CBH.