Adventures in judaism

Jewish traditions and values are an essential part of Talia’s life. Whether it’s through blowing shofar for 75 of her husband’s law students at Yom Kippur break fast or dressing up in costume to deliver Mishloach Manot and explain Purim to her neighbors, she loves to share her knowledge and passion of Judaism. Born and raised in Pittsburgh PA, Talia is a diehard Steelers and Penguins fan. She earned her PhD by joining two of her passions- neuroscience and genetics and currently works for a precision medicine biotech startup where she hopes to help refine healthcare through genetic understanding. Being in nature, especially skiing and hiking with her husband, Seth, baby daughter, Zeeva, and golden doodle, Morty brings her much joy in experiencing the beauty of God’s creation. She is excited to share this joy with future generations, helping to establish and strengthen their relationship with their Judaism, and eager to contribute to the vibrance of her Temple Israel community. 

Hi! My name is Marisa and I will be your new Hebrew school teacher. I graduated this past May with my bachelor's degree in business management. In my free time, I love going to the beach, reading, and art. I grew up going to Hebrew school and looked forward to it every Sunday. I want to make Hebrew school about having fun and learning new things. I am so excited to meet everyone!