Beth Nichols is the Assistant Rabbi and Director of Education at Temple Israel of New Rochelle, NY. Ordained at HUC-JIR in May, 2007, Beth also completed an MA in Jewish Education. Beth's interests include developing innovative curriculum and being welcoming to interfaith families. Her essay, The Half-Jewish Conundrum, appeared in NYs The Jewish Week. While studying at Amherst College, Beth was a recipient of the Spack Fellowship and served as a coordinator for the Schusterman College Program.