Miriam joined the Beth El community in July 2026. Her career has included her tall ship sailing (including hosting a seder on a ship), home and office organizing, human resources, and serving as the administrator at Congregation Beth Elohim in Acton prior to joining Beth El. Miriam speaks conversational Hebrew and reads it slowly but well. When not working, she enjoys going on nature adventures with her spouse and stepdaughter, writing poems, and plotting ways to get back to singing, blacksmithing, and archery. Miriam is thrilled to be supporting this creative, vibrant, and caring community.
Shana joined the Beth El Staff in 2025. Previously, they worked as an ADHD coach and a bookseller. Shana is a writer and lover of stories, and they’re rarely found without a book and a knitting project close at hand. They love comic books, role-playing games, queer Jewish fiction, and their cats, Mira & Solstice.
Carolyn has been the Bookkeeper at Beth El since 2008. Because of the friendly community and family atmosphere of the temple, she has enjoyed being a part of the Beth El staff for many years.
Carolyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Fitchburg State University, and a master’s in accountancy from Bentley College. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband, Tom, and their three teenage sons.
Josimar Pereira, from Minas Gerais, Brazil, has been taking good care of our building and grounds since 2011. He loves big celebrations and the High Holidays at Beth El because he gets to see so many of us together. Josimar also owns the business K & K Landscape. In his spare time, Josimar likes to play soccer and eat Brazilian barbecue. When you see him, ask him about his favorite restaurants!
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