Beth Shalom Synagogue

Bio: Alicia Rothamel is a Fifth-Year Rabbinical Student at the Jewish Theological Seminary. She is currently serving as a Rabbinic Intern at Temple Beth Sholom, an 800 plus-family synagogue in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. As an Intern, Alicia has the opportunity to participate in many rabbinic functions, including delivering Divrei Torah; leading services; assisting in life cycle events; teaching in the adult b’nai mitzvah program and the community bet midrash.

During her time at JTS, Alicia completed her first unit of clinical pastoral education (CPE) and served as a Chaplain Intern at the T’Shuvah Center. The T’Shuvah Center is a Jewish recovery home and community for addicts of all kinds. Additionally, Alicia has worked as the Rosh Chinuch at Ramah Day Camp in Elkins Park, connecting 3rd through 6^th grade students to Judaism and the State of Israel. In the fall of 2022, Alicia spent a semester studying in Jerusalem with rabbinical students from Europe and North America, learning new customs, teachings, and deepening her connection to the Land.

During her fourth year, Alicia was a Leffell Fellow for AIPAC. This pluralistic, non-partisan group allowed her to make meaningful connections to rabbis and rabbinical students from all denominations. Additionally, Alicia was privileged to travel to Israel in December 2023, to gain a deeper understanding of Israel and the Israeli people; to comfort those who mourned; and to bear witness to the most significant event of the Jewish people since the Holocaust. This life-changing experience allowed Alicia to broaden her understanding of Israel, as well as increase her ability to bring this understanding back to her home community.

Prior to JTS, Alicia completed her BA in Jewish Studies at Temple University, where she earned two Samuel and Esther Goldin Awards for Academic Excellence. While completing her degree, she was an Intern at the Anti-Defamation League’s Philadelphia office. She also attended the Conservative Yeshiva’s Summer Program in Jerusalem and has participated in the Adult Programming Committee at Congregation Beth Zion Beth Israel.

Before her acceptance to Rabbinical School, Alicia taught 5^th grade Judaica at Adath Emanu-El Synagogue in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. She also worked as the Human Resources Manager for an international software company in Philadelphia. In her free time, she enjoys reading, journaling, traveling and spending time with her adult children.

Bio: Cantor Daniel Geigerman is a music educator and spiritual leader from St. Louis, Missouri. He earned a B.A. in Music from Webster University, a Master of Sacred Music from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, and most recently, both a Master of Arts in Jewish Studies and his Cantorial Ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion.

Cantor Geigerman currently serves Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County, where he is known for his warm presence, dynamic musical leadership and dedication to fostering a thriving congregational music culture. He directs the Shabbat and High Holy Day choirs, leads spirited and participatory worship, and works to deepen communal engagement through both traditional and contemporary liturgical music.

His cantorial work is rooted in the belief that music can help individuals access and express their deepest selves. A passionate educator, he delights in teaching both children and adults, helping learners of all ages find meaning, joy, and connection in Jewish life. He brings an educational and pastoral approach to worship, learning, and lifecycle moments, with a particular passion for nurturing youth and developing future Jewish leaders.

Cantor Geigerman has previously served a variety of communities, including Congregation Shaare Emeth (St. Louis, MO), Beth Yam (Hilton Head, SC), Temple Israel (Ottawa, Canada), Stephen Wise Free Synagogue (New York, NY) and Congregation Beth Israel (Scotch Plains, NJ).