Get to know Michelle Price, our new Development Director!

1. What are you most excited about working at Beth El?

I’m truly honored to be serving this welcoming and warm community. I’m excited to experience the chaggim and high holidays, especially being so far away from our extended family back home. To me, a synagogue needs to be a home away from home, an extension of our family, and I’m experiencing that warmth and love already during our short time here at Beth El.

2. What’s your favorite thing about New York so far?

The bagels, the accents, and the hustle and bustle of the place. Sydney (and Australians) operate at a different pace, so it’s quite an experience to be immersed in the New York swing of things - especially on the road!

3. What has been your favorite place to visit in New York so far?

We’ve loved the Museums and going on some local nature walks - especially arriving in Fall when all the leaves were out in full display. Was very special to witness.

4. What do you miss most about Australia?

The coffee, my family and the variety of food. We have a big Asian population, so Thai food is a staple back home and something that I miss terribly! Also, our beaches and cliff walks - to be fair, we did arrive in winter here so still waiting to be charmed by an American summer. We will get out and explore as my family and I love to hike. We also walk everywhere back home, so that’s been an adjustment to drive so much here.

5. How can the Beth El community best support you as you begin your new role at Beth El?

Come and say hi - I’d love to meet you all and get to know this community better. Even if it’s just to hear an Aussie shorten every word possible...it’ll be worth the intro!

If you have any questions or just want to say hello, email Michelle at mprice@bethelnr.org