Professional Staff & Lay Leadership

bglickman@ohev.org

Barbara Glickman began her career at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County in 2007 teaching preschool and 2nd grade religious school.  In 2013 she was promoted to education director and in 2022 became the synagogue’s Executive Director, filling a position that was vacant for 10 years. During her years at Ohev, she has worked closely with the synagogue’s Inclusion and Education Committees as well as other lay leaders to help shape curriculum, policies and programs. Barbara earned a Masters Degree in Jewish Communal Service from Gratz College in 2018, where she was a mid-career fellow, graduated with honors, and was awarded the graduate prize in Hebrew studies. In 2022, Barbara was a member of the inaugural cohort of Pardes Institute’s Senior Educators Fellowship cohort.  She also participated in the second cohort of Spertus Institutes’ Certificate in Jewish Leadership for Educators and is proud to hold a certificate in virtual facilitation from The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education – M2. Barbara has a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Temple University and studied towards an M.B.A. at Philadelphia University. Barbara prides herself on creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment at Ohev and partnering with lay leaders and staff to create experiential, intergenerational and engaging opportunities.