*Rabbi Greyber is on sabbatical from January to July 2025. For any rabbinical inquiries or pastoral care during this time, please reach out to our Interim Sabbatical Rabbi, Rachel Posner, at rposner@betheldurham.org.
Dr. Rachel Blumstein Posner
Before studying to become a rabbi, Dr. Rachel Blumstein Posner worked as a licensed psychologist and cognitive behavioral psychotherapist for 20 years.
Rachel will be ordained as a rabbi in April 2025 at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. She serves as Rabbinic Intern at Beth El Synagogue, and has taught classes on Torah and Jewish topics in a variety of settings. Rachel is passionate about learning and teaching Torah, and nurturing our connections to God and each other. Rachel loves reading and writing poetry, and being outdoors. Read some of Rachel’s writing on the intersection between Judaism and psychology on her Times of Israel Blog.
Rabbi Daniel Greyber
Rabbi Daniel Greyber serves as the spiritual leader of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, NC. A seasoned scholar and compassionate mentor, Rabbi Greyber brings a wealth of experience and insight to his role, enriching the lives of congregants and community members alike.
In addition to his pastoral duties at Beth El, Rabbi Greyber holds the distinguished position of Senior Rabbinic Fellow at the esteemed Senior Rabbinic Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, in Jerusalem. His scholarly pursuits extend to academia, where he serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Duke Divinity School.
A lifelong learner, Rabbi Greyber is currently pursuing a Doctor of Hebrew Literature (DHL) degree with a specialization in Bible at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS). His dedication to scholarship is matched only by his commitment to spiritual growth and communal engagement.
Rabbi Greyber is also a distinguished author, having penned two teshuvot approved by the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards (CJLS). His book, “Faith Unravels: A Rabbi’s Struggle with Grief and God” offers a poignant exploration of his personal journey through grief following the loss of two dear friends.
Prior to his tenure at Beth El, Rabbi Greyber was a Jerusalem Fellow at the Mandel Leadership Institute from 2010 to 2011. He served as Executive Director of Camp Ramah in California from 2002 to 2010. He also held faculty positions at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles and contributed to the editorial board of Conservative Judaism.
With a deep-rooted commitment to Jewish scholarship, compassionate leadership, and community engagement, Rabbi Daniel Greyber embodies the values and spirit of Beth El Synagogue.
