Rabbi Briah Cahana recently relocated to Mercer Island from Montreal. A 2023 graduate of Yeshivat Maharat, she brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to Jewish life, bridging traditional and liberal values, with a deep commitment to Torah, Israel, education, and spiritual care.

Her Jewish journey has been shaped by diverse communities in Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Sweden, Israel, and New York, and enriched through intensive study at Yeshivat Hadar, Drisha, and Pardes.

Before coming to HNT, Rabbi Cahana served at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal, focusing on pastoral care and building systems of support that foster connection and reduce isolation. Her training includes Clinical Pastoral Education at NYU Langone Hospital and chaplaincy at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. She has also trained as a soferet (Hebrew scribe) and as a doula, reflecting her interest in the spiritual, creative, and relational dimensions of Jewish life.

Rabbi Cahana is excited to spiritually guide HNT as we build meaningful relationships, support vibrant growth, deepen our roots, and open our doors across every stage of life and Jewish background.

If you’d like to get in touch, please feel free to book a 15-30 min (phone/teams/zoom) meeting with me below.

Reach Rabbi Cahana at extension 211.

Book a 15-30 minute appointment to get to know Rabbi Cahana: h-nt.org/rabbi-book

Rabbi Rosenbaum became HNT’s Rabbi Emeritus in July 2019 after serving as HNT’s spiritual leader since 2002. He has been connected to the Seattle-area for a very long time. His wife, Janine was born and raised in Seward Park. He’s also an unabashed fan of the Seattle Mariners who frequently uses baseball analogies in his sermons.

Rabbi’s vision for Herzl-Ner Tamid is a congregation that is vibrant, warm, welcoming and that has the ability to convey excitement about Jewish living to Jews of all ages. His innovative programming over the years has included our Rhythm & Jews musical Shabbat service, Torahthon, rock-musical Purim Shpiels from Game of Cohens to Blazing Shrudels, Sukkah Building at Home Depot, The Iron Mensch, Men Cooking for Shabbat, Lag B’Omer Bonfire, Make a Lulav Shake, and Sneak into Shul on Yom Kippur. He has led 3 HNT Israel trips and created a Muslim/Jewish dialogue group that has been going strong since 2012.

With degrees from NYU (1972), Rutgers University (1974) and Jewish Theological Seminary (1980), Rabbi Rosenbaum has more than thirty-six years of rabbinical experience. He has distinguished himself as a man of creativity, passion and compassion with innovative programming that both engages and educates.

Biography coming soon.

Reach Cantor Batchelor at extension 207.

Director of Education – Irit Eliav Levin, MSW, has been the Director of Education at Herzl-Ner Tamid since 2023. Irit has extensive experience in Jewish education, including serving as a Curriculum Consultant for the Frankel Religious School, helping to create the spiral curriculum that was adopted by HNT in 2018. Irit is the author of several Jewish education books including the Making T’fillah Meaningful Series (author), Hebrew in Harmony series (contributing writer), Israel: It’s Complicated book (co-author) and Teacher’s Guide (author) from Behrman House. She is also the author of Yad B’Yad: Working Hand in Hand to Create Healthy Relationships, and is co-editor of A Journey Towards Freedom: A Haggadah for Women Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence, both from the FaithTrust Institute. She has also written book club guides for the PJ Our Way program for PJ Library. She was a long-time board member of Camp Solomon Schechter, serving as chair of the Programming and Education Committee. She is a recipient of the Legacy Heritage Innovator Award. Before entering the Jewish education world, Irit was a social worker, primarily supporting survivors of domestic violence and youth in foster care. Irit and her husband, Dr. Joshua Levin, are also proud parents of three students in the Frankel Religious School.

Reach Irit at extention 220.

Arianne is a CPA with a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting from the University of Washington, Bothell. She worked for HNT while completing her undergraduate studies and has returned to leverage her broad financial and accounting experience. Arianne is a Seattle native who enjoys travel and water sports, but whose personal time revolves around her small daughter Alice.

Reach Arianne at extension 201.

Melanie Miller has been active in the local Jewish community since childhood. She grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Western Washington University in 2008 with a BA in Business Administration – International Business. After a stint in the tech industry, Melanie was excited to move her talents to the synagogue spectrum. She plays an evolving role at HNT including lifecycle celebrations, facility and project management, and finding new and creative ways to increase productivity. In her spare time she is an avid sports fan, enjoys weekend adventures, travelling and enjoying time with her friends and family.

Reach Melanie at extension 200.

Biography coming soon.

Reach Cora at extension 219.

Kayla was born and raised in Seattle and earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Washington. She is proud to be part of the team at Herzl-Ner Tamid, where she feels deeply connected to mission and is thrilled to support the organization through her dedication, collaborative spirit, and attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and teamwork, Kayla looks forward to making meaningful contributions as she continues to grow in her career. Outside of work, she loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying new experiences whenever she can.

Reach Kayla at extension 222.

Michaela is no stranger to HNT. She has been part of the Herzl-Ner Tamid community since before her Bat Mitzvah, serving over the years as a congregant, USY president, and staff member. After graduating from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Michaela worked at HNT and later at Camp Solomon Schechter, where she held a variety of roles supporting youth programming, community engagement, and day-to-day operations. Michaela recently returned to school and earned her MBA from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, with an additional concentration in Management Science focused on finance, operations, and strategy. During her MBA, she worked with a biotech startup, improving internal operations and supporting the launch of a new product to market. She brings strong interpersonal skills and a passion for cross-functional collaboration, relationship-building, and helping teams work effectively together in support of meaningful, mission-driven work. Outside of work, Michaela enjoys coaching the Sammamish High School cheer team and spending time with her dog, Charlie.

Glin began part-time at HNT in August 2020, getting to know our team while working remotely. He is a graphic designer and musician with over 16 years of experience in art direction, graphic design, UX design, photo art direction and production design, and with a BA in Fine Art from WWU. As Communications Manager, he designs and produces HNT’s marketing materials for print and web, including the HaKol newsletter, eKol, Social Media, HNT website, HNT events and more. He is also glad to bring his passion for photography and videography (service streaming) to HNT’s promotional materials.