Rabbi Emily Mathis
Ordained at Hebrew College and a graduate of Brown University, Rabbi Emily Mathis spent seven years as the spiritual leader and pulpit rabbi at Temple Beth Shalom in Peabody, in addition to serving communities across much of the Jewish spectrum as a rabbi and educator. Prior to her work in Jewish settings, Rabbi Emily directed programming in the fields of environmental education, urban gardening, and family literacy.
In addition to her rabbinic work, she is a family herbalist, and can generally be found in the kitchen working on her next project and drinking coffee. She and her spouse, Hali Diecidue, live in West Newton with their three girls and one labradoodle.
Lee Ablove, Executive Director
Lee Ablove serves as Executive Director of B’nai Torah MetroWest, where he is focused on strengthening relationships, building community, and creating meaningful opportunities for Jewish connection. Drawing on leadership experience in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors, Lee is passionate about helping people feel seen, welcomed, and engaged while building the organizational foundation that allows a congregation to thrive. He believes that strong communities are built one relationship at a time and is excited to partner with members, volunteers, clergy, and the broader MetroWest community to help BTM continue to grow as a vibrant center of Jewish life.
Prior to joining B’nai Torah MetroWest, Lee held executive leadership roles in corporate operations before owning and operating his own business. He brings a passion for strategic thinking, relationship-building, and mission-driven leadership to every aspect of his work.
Lee lives in Marlborough with his partner, Twila, and their two dogs, Finn and Bunny. Together they enjoy cooking, exploring new ideas, spending time with family, and finding creative ways to bring people together.