Meet Our Team

Our inspiring and experienced team of skilled educational leaders looks forward to every opportunity to bring the gift of Jewish learning to life for your children and your family. Learn more about their journeys, as well as what they bring to your children.

Rabbi Josh
Rabbi JoshDirector of Center for Youth Engagement
Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Rabbi Josh Knobel received a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a commission as a second lieutenant from the United States Military Academy in 2001. He served for seven years as a telecommunications officer on active duty… Read more
Tati
TatiDirector of Camp Wise and Youth Programming
Tati is an LA native who grew up at Stephen Wise Elementary School, and studied Child and Adolescent Development at California State University, Northridge. Tatiana is the Director of Camp Wise, Wise Temple Youth, many of our Religious School offerings… Read more
Cantor Lauren Blasband-Roth
Cantor Lauren Blasband-RothB'nai Mitzvah Director
Lauren Blasband-Roth, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, discovered her love for Judaism and music at a young age. She attended Jewish day school, followed by a performing arts high school in Manhattan, before earning a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance… Read more
Rabbi Yael Farber
Rabbi Yael FarberT'filah Studies Director
Rabbi Yael Farber received her Rabbinic Ordination from HUC-JIR in 2025. She received her M.A. in Hebrew Letters in 2023 and is now pursuing her M.A. in Jewish Educational Leadership from HUC. Originally from Tarrytown, NY, she grew up attending… Read more