Lisa has been part of the BJ team since 2016, supporting the synagogue’s communications with a focus on clarity, creativity, and connection. Originally from Sydney, Australia, she brings a background in design, messaging, and strategy to her work, collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to share BJ’s programs and mission with the community. Now living in Montreal with her partner and their two young children, Lisa continues to work remotely with regular visits to New York—and her whole family looks forward to BJ’s Early Childhood Retreat each year.
One week after the attack at Bondi Beach, our hanukkiyot glow with their fullest light. Writing from afar, the author reflects on fear, distance, and ...