Our Staff
Brian Fox, Executive Director
Brian is originally from Virginia and worked in the hotel and hospitality industry for 25 years before bringing his generous nature and varied skill set to the Beth Jacob community. He likes to spend time with family and friends, travel, engage in fitness, and take advantage of the beautiful outdoors we have here in the Bay Area.
Dr. Beverley Weinberger - Gan Mah Tov Preschool Director
A graduate of UC Berkeley with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University, Bev's academic and professional journey has been dedicated to intensive research on child psychology. Her postdoctorate work included child and family therapy and school advocacy at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Oakland. Bev has been an active member of Beth Jacob for over a decade. All three of her children are Gan Mah Tov alumni, she has served on the Gan Parent Committee, and she currently serves on the board of Oakland Hebrew Day School.
Rabbi Shua Brick, Director of Family Learning
Originally from West Hempstead New York, Shua is a Wexner Graduate Fellow who received Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University, where he went for high school and undergrad, as well as pursued a dual masters in Jewish Philosophy and Jewish Education. In love with experiential education and summer camp, he has been upper staff in Camps Dora Golding, Ya’alozu, I.O., Stone, Wildrose, and Nageela, always looking for new and exciting challenges. Previously the Rabbinic Intern at the Jewish Center of Manhattan, and writer for the Office of the President of YU, Shua is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join the Beth Jacob Community which he gleefully refers to as his happy place.
Austin Blair, Facilities Manager
We are delighted to introduce Austin Blair, our new Facilities Manager, to the Beth Jacob community. Austin has seven years of experience working as a handyman throughout the East Bay. Outside of work, Austin is an avid hockey player who also enjoys hiking, camping and spending time at the beach with his dogs.
Adira Aufhauser, Accounting & Systems Administrator
Adira moved to the Bay Area in 2006 from Mevaseret Zion in Jerusalem, Israel, and she has been with Beth Jacob since February 2017. She currently lives in Portland with her family. Adira has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Humanities, and Theater Studies, as well as a Master of Law degree. Her Jewish education includes a Judaism seminar in Arachim, Israel, and Jewish Studies for Women at Neve Yerushalayim, Israel. Adira’s passions include art and painting, floral design, gardening and hiking. What she likes most about working at Beth Jacob is that she can combine work with spirituality and that she is able to be a part of the Beth Jacob community.
Kathy Hollander, Home of Peace Cemetery Administrator
Kathy Hollander is celebrating her 20th year working for Beth Jacob. She worked first in the Beth Jacob office and became the Administrator of Home of Peace Cemetery in 2005. Kathy loves ensuring that everyone receives the kosher and dignified burial they deserve. She also is grateful to have the opportunity to help families pre-plan their burial needs so that families are spared from making complex decisions during a highly emotional time. In addition to her work for Home of Peace, Kathy also volunteers by giving massages to hospice patients and their caregivers a few times each week.
