Rena Milchberg
Executive Director
Rena Milchberg (she/her) joined Adat Shalom’s staff in 2019 after serving as Executive Director of the American Jewish Society for Service and Deputy Director of the Center for the Advancement of Health. She previously coordinated volunteer efforts with Manna Food Center and has been an Adat Shalom member since 2010 with husband Howard and her three adult children.
Sarah Herman
Director of Programming
Rozzie Eppsteiner
Education Programs Manager
Rozzie Eppsteiner (she/her) is an Atlanta native who moved to the DMV for college, graduating with a degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maryland. After teaching in the public school system, she shifted to Jewish education and worked for two years at Congregation Beth El in Bethesda before joining Adat Shalom’s staff in August 2021. She lives in DC with her two cats, Peter and Patsy.
Pam Sommers
Educator
Sarah Shachar
Office & Clergy Coordinator
Sarah Shachar (she/her) grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and moved to the DMV during her highschool years. She lived in Israel for two years studying Permaculture before obtaining her degree in Early Childhood Education at Trinity University in DC. After teaching for the past six years she decided to transition to work in the Jewish community at Adat Shalom. In her free time she enjoys hiking, music festivals, and traveling!
Elizabeth Orellena
Facility Staff
Elizabeth grew up in San Miguel and has made Maryland her home for over 20 years with her husband and two children. She’s been part of the Adat Shalom team since 2013 and enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.
Alma Pineda
Facility Staff
Alma Pineda joined the Adat Shalom team in 2007 after many years at Oseh Shalom Congregation. She grew up in El Salvador and has lived in New York and Maryland. Alma enjoys spending her free time on various hobbies including metal embossing, caring for plants, and exploring DIY crafts.
Debbie Reindollar
Bookkeeper
Debbie Reindollar (she/her) grew up in Pennsylvania and earned her accounting degree from George Washington University. Growing up in PA gave Debbie a serious love for pretzels, Hershey Park (the sweetest place on earth) and rooting for the Phillies (her dog is named Harper). When not working, Debbie enjoys traveling with family and friends, quilting, tap dancing, and exploring the woods with her dogs.
