Judi Berliner

Rooted in tradition and responsive to the present, our rabbis and cantors guide Am Shalom with wisdom, warmth, and vision

Educator Emerita

Joined the team in 1990

Judi Berliner began working as a teacher in the Hebrew School and Religious School at Am Shalom in 1990. She served on the Principal’s Advisory Committee and also taught adult B’nai Mitzvah classes and adult education classes. Judi served as the Associate Director of Education and later served as the Director of Education until her retirement in 2015. Judi graduated from Brooklyn College CUNY cum laude. She completed the Master Teacher Program in Jewish Education from the Community of Jewish Education and in addition became a certified mentor for Jewish Educators in the greater Chicago area. Retirement has allowed Judi to spend more time with her family, attend classes, enjoy being with friends and to reconnect with the outdoors. Being part of the Am Shalom family has been a highlight in her life.

01 Favorite Am Shalom Tradition

The unwavering support of the land of Israel, the people of Israel, the culture of Israel. Am Shalom has truly dedicated all efforts to Israel in every way.

02 What Brings you Jewish Joy

Watching my children and granddaughters identify as Jews, practice their Judaism, and continue to learn our Jewish practices, traditions, and religion.

03 Favorite Jewish Food

Most Kosher foods. One of my favorite Jewish recipes is traditional Shabbat cholent.

04 When did you decide that Jewish communal service was the right path for you?

Being brought up in an Orthodox Jewish home and attending Talmud Torah was a huge influence on my dedication to Jewish communal service. I loved growing up in a home where Judaism was joyous and comforting so I chose to follopw the path of serving the Jewish community.