I Will Build This World From Love

Meredith Greenberg has been the Cantor of Temple Ner Tamid since July 2008 and was ordained in May 2009 by the Academy for Jewish Religion, a pluralistic seminary in New York.

Originally from Hollywood, Florida, she attended Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan for her senior year and earned a Bachelor of Music in Voice from the Manhattan

Meredith Greenberg has been the Cantor of Temple Ner Tamid since July 2008 and was ordained in May 2009 by the Academy for Jewish Religion, a pluralistic seminary in New York.

Originally from Hollywood, Florida, she attended Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan for her senior year and earned a Bachelor of Music in Voice from the Manhattan School of Music. Meredith has performed as a soprano soloist in Jewish and secular settings, taught music in New York City schools, and co-owned a catering and opera company, Divas’ Delite Inc., with her spouse, Leora Perlman.

As a spiritual leader, Cantor Greenberg strives to inspire through music, prayer, contemplative practices, and community connection. A certified Spiritual Director, she offers individual and group support through mindfulness-based learning, Tikkun Middot (character development), and contemplative Shabbat services.

Beyond her synagogue work, Cantor Greenberg supports the progressive Jewish community of Tbilisi, Georgia, collaborating with Congregation Dor L’dor under the leadership of Bishop Malchas Songulashvilli at the Peace Cathedral Community.

 Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin, Ed.D., a third-generation Israeli Reform rabbi, entrepreneurial educator, and spiritual leader, views Judaism as a language for living a life of meaning. 

Having founded two Reform communities in Israel and served in Jewish leadership roles across five continents, he responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by producing 

 Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin, Ed.D., a third-generation Israeli Reform rabbi, entrepreneurial educator, and spiritual leader, views Judaism as a language for living a life of meaning. 

Having founded two Reform communities in Israel and served in Jewish leadership roles across five continents, he responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by producing documentaries to share his Jewish teachings. His film "Dinking Across Faith: A Cross-Cultural Pickleball Documentary", shown at the NJ Jewish Film Festival, earned him the distinction of being the first rabbi featured in Sports Illustrated. 

Combining tradition and innovation, and leveraging his doctoral work on pluralism, Golan is committed to inter-faith engagement. He is the founding Rabbi of the synagogue in The Peace Project in Tbilisi Georgia, and uses his guitar, voice, and martial art practices to stir the soul, and awaken the spirit.  

The Most Reverend Dr. Malkhaz Songulashvili, Metropolitan Bishop of Tbilisi, Georgia, is a prominent religious leader, scholar, and advocate for interfaith dialogue and justice. As the leader of the Evangelical Baptist Church of Georgia and Senior Pastor of Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, he has been a vocal critic of Russian aggression in p

The Most Reverend Dr. Malkhaz Songulashvili, Metropolitan Bishop of Tbilisi, Georgia, is a prominent religious leader, scholar, and advocate for interfaith dialogue and justice. As the leader of the Evangelical Baptist Church of Georgia and Senior Pastor of Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, he has been a vocal critic of Russian aggression in post-Communist states. Dr. Songulashvili is also a professor of comparative theology and religious ethics, teaching at renowned institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Duke University. His efforts in fostering Muslim-Christian dialogue have taken him to Iraq, Iran, and beyond.

A prolific author and translator, Dr. Songulashvili has contributed to biblical studies, including translating modern Georgian Bible editions and C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. He has received numerous accolades, including the Lambeth Cross from the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Guardian of Tolerance Award in Georgia. Fluent in Georgian, English, and Russian, Dr. Songulashvili continues to lead in advocating for justice, peace, and interfaith understanding.

A native of Chicago, John is a 1972 graduate of Northwestern University. In 1977 he obtained a Master of Fine Arts in filmmaking from the New York University. 

 A Guggenheim Fellowship recipient, John Block worked as an NBC NEWS long-form producer/ writer for 26 years. Among his honors, he has received three National Emmys, nine Emmy nomi

A native of Chicago, John is a 1972 graduate of Northwestern University. In 1977 he obtained a Master of Fine Arts in filmmaking from the New York University. 

 A Guggenheim Fellowship recipient, John Block worked as an NBC NEWS long-form producer/ writer for 26 years. Among his honors, he has received three National Emmys, nine Emmy nominations, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.  Block has made several independent documentaries in recent years - including co-directing and co-producing Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists, which premiered on HBO… producing and directing The Power of Us: Confronting Our Climate Crisis, which premiered on public television... and directing and co-producing The One That Got Away,which also premiered on public television. 

Oliver is a veteran journalist and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker who has spent more than four decades telling stories for television. Over the course of his career, Oliver has written, directed and produced a diverse selection of non-fiction programming including biographies, docudramas, newsmagazine segments and investigative repo

Oliver is a veteran journalist and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker who has spent more than four decades telling stories for television. Over the course of his career, Oliver has written, directed and produced a diverse selection of non-fiction programming including biographies, docudramas, newsmagazine segments and investigative reports. His work has appeared on CBS, NBC, ABC, CNBC, Bravo, Lifetime, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Health, The Learning Channel, The History Channel, USA Network and The Disney Channel. His production experience led to executive positions at Lifetime and Reuters, where he was
responsible for developing new broadcast and syndication programming. 

Neil is a creator with over 20 years of experience in the photo and video production industries. He began his career as a commercial product photographer in upstate New York, and after several years of success, expanded and moved his business, Through The Lens Studios to Montclair, New Jersey - just 12 miles west of New York City. Here, 

Neil is a creator with over 20 years of experience in the photo and video production industries. He began his career as a commercial product photographer in upstate New York, and after several years of success, expanded and moved his business, Through The Lens Studios to Montclair, New Jersey - just 12 miles west of New York City. Here, he transformed his studio into a full-service production house – serving clients like Arizona Beverage Company, Southwest Airlines, Marvel, Epic Games, Bacardi Limited, and PBS, to name a few.

Throughout his career, Neil has earned a reputation for his creativity, professionalism, and commitment to quality. His subjects have included Meryl Streep, Ethan Hawke, Ben Stiller, Norah Jones, Steve Carell, Brandon Frasier, Daniel Craig and dozens more. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Today Show, Fast Company, The Verge, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal.