Members

A native Arizonan, Aron Weiss grew up in the East Valley, attending school and camps at the Tri-City JCC and Temple Emanuel. Throughout high school, he was an active member of Mountain Region BBYO’s Rabbi Marvin Meir Reznikoff Chapter while also working in diverse capacities as a counselor and advisor for the East Valley JCC’s camp programs. After studying Education and Humanities at Northern Arizona University, Aron taught at the East Valley Jewish Day School for two years before moving to Salt Lake City, where he helped establish elementary and secondary programs at a Montessori school serving students of diverse

I have lived in Arizona since 1979 when I moved from Buffalo to Tucson.  I am married to Joe and we have 2 adult daughters who live in the Bay Area.  I have spent most of my career working for the Arizona State Legislature as an attorney with Legislative Council. My family joined Temple Chai in 2004.  Our daughters went to Hebrew School, had Bat Mitzvahs and were confirmed at Temple Chai and were involved in temple youth group for many years.  My family traveled with Temple Chai to Israel for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. I have planned programs for

 I was an educator for over 10 years in the public schools of the Phoenix metropolitan area, where I had the privilege of shaping young minds and fostering a love of learning. I hold a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Education in early childhood education with an emphasis on English as a Second Language. Phoenix has been my home since I was five years old, when my family moved here from New Jersey, and I have deep roots in this community. I have been married to my husband for 25 years, and we first

Michael has been a proud member of Temple Chai, joining with his husband, Dr. Ronald Paler in 2015 after moving from California to Arizona. Over the last several years he has been a student of the Mussar program embracing our Jewish traditions on a path leading to spiritual development. He has continued his Jewish learning as a student in the Adult B’nai Mitzvah program. Michael currently serves as the Temple Chai Marketing Chair, bringing over 7 years of synagogue marketing experience from a leading Jewish reform temple in Los Angeles. He has over 25 years of marketing experience, creating advertising

Elizabeth Keith has been a member of Temple Chai since 1999.  She joined the synagogue when she moved to Phoenix after living in Nogales in Southern Arizona. She was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona and speaks Spanish fluently.    She is a member of an Arizona Pioneer Jewish family.  Her great-grandparents, Hyman and Dora Capin were founding members of the Stone Avenue Temple in Tucson, which was the first Synagogue in Arizona.  Both of Elizabeth’s daughters were born in Nogales.  She would drive over 150 miles roundtrip to take her young children to Hebrew School in Tucson.  She was thrilled to join Temple Chai and find a new Religious School for

With a decade of experience as an educator and instructional leader in South Phoenix, I am deeply committed to fostering equitable opportunities for all learners. My journey began at Arizona State University, where I earned both my bachelor's degrees in special education and general education, as well as my master's degree in educational leadership. My passion for education extends beyond the classroom. As a proud ASU graduate, I am dedicated to leveraging my knowledge and skills to empower individuals and communities. In addition to my professional endeavors, I am an active member of the Temple Chai community, where I am

Ingrid Has been a member of Temple Chai for over 30 years. She has been involved in many facets of Temple life, some of which include: teaching for 16 years off and on in the religious school, staff at religious school retreats, participating actively in a number of committees including caring committee, shiva minyan committee, visioning committee, co-chairing with Sarah Paikowsky the TC Civic Engagement Committee for Marginalized Communities, Family Promise Volunteer, TC Vegan Challenge, Advisory committee for Rabbi Search last year, co-chair with Nona Siegel of Eco Chai, High Holiday Usher. She has been an active member of Bat

Jonathan Miller is a native of California and married to Penny who is originally from New York.  They have two children Madison (25) and Jason (27) are both graduates of Colorado State University and live in Fort Collins, CO.  Madison is a kindergarten teacher and Jason is a Program Director for a youth activity center Jonathan is the Managing Partner of Miller Wolman CPAs PLLC.  With over 30 years’ experience as a Certified Public Accountant in business and tax services Jonathan and his professional team are able to integrate their four core capabilities: strategic business planning, corporate structure, tax planning