Meet Our Rabbis
Rabbi Becca Diamond
A journey of community has forged Rabbi Becca's path to TKT. It has been a rich and varied one, shaped by experiences across the country and a deep commitment to Jewish life.
​New Jersey to the Midwest to TKT
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Ordained from HUC-JIR's Cincinnati campus (after NYC)
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Rabbinical Thesis: "Barbarism, Pogroms, and Lawlessness..." that explored the Jewish response to Jim Crow-era violence
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Served congregations in Sioux Falls, Muncie, Sandusky, Jefferson City
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Chaplaincy experience at The Seasons (Cincinnati senior living facility)
Building Bridges and Teacher
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Taught at Central Synagogue's Leese Center for Living Judaism (NYC)
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Program Director at the College of Charleston Hillel
Deep Roots, Broad Horizons
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History major, Jewish Studies minor at Muhlenberg College
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Thesis: "The Jewish Community of New Amsterdam, 1654-1664"
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Raised at Barnert Temple (bat mitzvah and confirmation)
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Six summers at URJ Eisner Camp, NFTY-in-Israel trip, Machon Kaplan internship at RAC
Beyond the Pulpit
When not enriching our community, Rabbi Becca enjoys exploring Lake Norman's greenways and parks, often with a good book in hand.
Rabbi David Jaffe
Rabbi David's journey to TKT is as unique and vibrant as his musical talents, weaving together a deep commitment to Jewish life with a lifelong passion for music. ​
Louisville to Cincinnati to TKT
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Ordained from HUC-JIR's Cincinnati campus
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Capstone Project: "Anthology of Original Creative Liturgy and Music"
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Served congregations in Marquette, Marion, Paducah, and Parkersburg
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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at The Seasons and The Kenwood (Sr living facilities)
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Awarded "Most Creative Student" at HUC-JIR (for his collaborative senior sermon)
A Diverse and Musical Journey
Before rabbinical school, Rabbi David's life was filled with music and community engagement​
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Undergraduate degree in Music from Centre College, with study abroad in Greece, Bali, Israel, and Mexico. Master's degree in Trumpet Performance from University of Louisville with a focus on period instruments.
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Personal trainer and freelance musician/music instructor
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Beyond the Pulpit
When not leading services or enriching our community, Rabbi David enjoys spending time with Rabbi Becca and their beloved dogs.
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