Temple Beth-El Clergy and Staff
Rabbi Caleb Brommer
Rabbi Caleb Brommer (he/him/his) is the rabbi and spiritual leader of Temple Beth-El.
He came to the rabbinate through the world of Jewish education and is committed to learning and sharing a living Torah. Rabbi Brommer centers a rigorous, reflective, reverent, and revolutionary approach to Jewish material and tradition, and strives towards a Jewish world where we are all committed to one another, to humanity, to the earth, and to the Divine (whatever that means!).
He is invested in developing the Jewish devotional practices of prayer, song, text learning, language learning, and community organizing. But his primary concern is providing spiritual and pastoral care for those in his community.
In his free time, Rabbi Brommer plays music, bowls, cooks, hikes, and camps with his wife and chevrutah Rebecca, their son Kenneth Ann, and their dog Caper Shemesh.
Rabbi Brommer is driven to make TBE a truly welcoming place---regardless of how you are connected to the Jewish story, come join us!
You may contact Rabbi Brommer by calling the office (607) 273-5775 or emailing him at: rabbi@tbeithaca.org.
To automatically book time to speak with Rabbi Brommer (in person, on zoom, or over the phone) you may do so at calendly.com/calebbrommer.
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Rabbi Brommer's first priority is the spiritual well-being of the TBE community. If you know of a TBE member (or dear one of a member) who is ill or in the hospital and would like a call or a visit from Rabbi Brommer, please email him at rabbi@tbeithaca.org.
.שתהיה רפואה שלימה מן השמים לכל חולי העולם
May there be complete healing from Hashem for all those ill in the world.
Calle Schueler -- Director of Education & Engagement
Calle Schueler (they/she) is the director of the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School and oversees teen and family programming at TBE. As an educator, Calle works to inspire a passion for Judaism in their students, encouraging them to situate themselves within Jewish tradition, find themselves in Jewish stories, and, most importantly, ask Jewish questions. They are a committed believer in the transformative power of Jewish literacy in connecting global Jewry and the value of tikkun olam – repairing the world.
In their free time, Calle enjoys creative writing, hiking, travel, and cooking.
If you're interested in learning more about TBE's youth and family programs, joining the Family & Youth Programs Committee, or just want to grab a coffee and chat, you can reach out to Calle at their email, calle-schueler@tbeithaca.org, or by calling (607) 319-3282. To schedule a time to meet with Calle in person or virtually, please click here!
Adeena Brown -- Administrative Coordinator
Adeena Brown - Administrative Coordinator
Email: secretary@tbeithaca.org
Phone: (607) 273-5775 ext. 201
Adeena Brown joined the staff of Temple Beth-El in September 2021. After a decade working in senior living, she comes to Temple Beth-El with energy and curiosity to rediscover her Jewish heritage. Stop by the administrative office and say hello!