Jennifer Richardson | Executive Director
Jennifer lives in Safety Harbor with her husband, Marty. She has two children, Christopher and Lucy.
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Mazi Goldenberg | Director of Lifelong Learning
With a passion for teaching and a deep understanding of cultural heritage, Mazi Goldenberg has recently taken on a new role as the Director of Lifelong Learning at Rodeph Sholom. This esteemed position not only showcases Mazi's expertise, but also solidifies her commitment to educational excellence within the Jewish community. She is highly regarded for her take-charge nature and vast experience, making her an invaluable asset in this new role.
Commonly known as "Morah Mazi" among her students, Mazi has been a Jewish educator in the Tampa Bay area for nearly 30 years. During this time she has worked at Hebrew Academy, Hillel Academy, Florida Virtual School, and Congregation Schaarei Zedek, and has taught Hebrew to hundreds of students throughout Tampa Bay.
As an Israeli native, Mazi is actively involved in the Jewish Israeli Community. She currently serves as the chair of the JCCs and Jewish Federation's Kadima Committee and sits on the Jewish Leadership Council. Mazi is also a past participant of the Federation's Momentum trip to Israel. Additionally, she volunteers with the Israeli American Council and is a graduate of their Gvanim program. With a BA from the University of Tampa and numerous teaching seminars such as Tal Am, Ulpan Or and Legacy Heritage Teacher Institutes, Mazi brings a strong educational background to the classroom.
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Cathy Mayhew | Administrative Assistant
Cathy has lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 30 years. She has many years of experience working as an administrative assistant and graphic designer. She lives in Riverview with her husband and has a grown daughter and 2-year-old granddaughter.
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Miguel Espinal | Maintenance
Miguel joined the staff at Rodeph Sholom 10 years ago and keeps the synagogue orderly and in functional condition. He has lived in Tampa for over 20 years with his wife, daughter, son, and one grandson.
Bernice Wolf | Staff Volunteer
Bernice has been a member of Rodeph Sholom since 1969. She was the first female president of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. She has been a valuable volunteer for over 20 years. Prior to her retirement, Bernice worked in the county government for 21 years.