Rabbi Lief Announces TIR Personnel Change

Nothing is more constant than change. But the best changes are footsteps forward and I want to share with you some TIR news that is both bittersweet and inspiring. When we hired Ronni Ticker two years ago as TIR's Director, she was tasked with building and implementing a curriculum and learning environment for students that was previously untested here at Temple. Specifically, the Reform Movement has adopted a new, experiential learning curriculum and family engagement direction that promotes doing and experiencing as ways for students and parents to connect personally with Jewish history and values. Ronni researched the options, embraced the Reform Movement initiatives, and, with VP of Education Gail Sterman and me, we charted a new course for TIR.

Based upon parent and student feedback, I'm delighted that this learning trend is working well and has been embraced by our future generation. Ronni has worked diligently to implement these learning experiences, though the road to success, as with any new endeavor, has been met with challenges. Though there is still work left to be done to fully implement this vision, we have reluctantly accepted Ronni's resignation. We value all she has done to bring us this far and wish her much success with her career.