Professional Staff

Abby Mayou, Interim Executive Director
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Temple Emanuel welcomed Abby to our staff as our Interim Executive Director in January, 2024. Abby has been working in the Jewish community since 1993 in synagogues and the Jewish Federation, with the bulk of her experience as an Executive Director. Abby brings us years of experience in every aspect of synagogue management as we search for our next Executive Director.

Abby earned her bachelor’s degree in urban affairs from Boston University and her master’s degree in city planning from Harvard University.

Abby was raised in a Reform temple in New Jersey where she grew up. Her Jewish identity was largely inherited from both her grandparents and from her father, who was fortunate to immigrate to America from Austria in 1936 at the age of 19.

Abby and her husband, Don, live in Hardwick, Massachusetts. They have four adult children and three grandchildren. They love to travel by plane, train, automobile or camper. And they love to camp!

Abby feels honored and privileged to be able to work in a profession for which she is so passionate and looks forward to meeting as many congregants as possible during her time at Temple Emanuel.

Elissa Oppenheim, Executive Assistant to the Clergy and Executive Director
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Elissa grew up in Belmont, MA in a Jewish family. She attended religious school and became Bat Mitzvah at Beth El Temple Center. Elissa received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, CA. Prior to joining Temple Emanuel Elissa worked as an acupuncturist in a community clinic. Elissa joined the staff at Temple Emanuel in July of 2021. She is an avid traveler and will go just about anywhere to find natural hot springs. She loves spending time with her family and getting outdoors.

Corinne Snyder, Bookkeeper
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Corinne is a seasoned accountant with a strong foundation in finance and a relentless passion for precision. A proud graduate of Lasell College, Corinne has honed her expertise through diverse experiences, having contributed her skills to multiple CPA firms before venturing into entrepreneurship. As the founder and owner of Snyder Accounting, she has carved a niche for herself by specializing in efficient bookkeeping and pre-tax return services.

At Temple Emanuel, Corinne manages the day-to-day accounting operations of the synagogue. With an unwavering commitment to financial excellence and accuracy, she is a trusted and valued member of our administrative staff.

Kelly Christie, Facilities Manager

Kelly is responsible for the general care and maintenance of Temple’s building and grounds, and supervises our custodial staff. She takes pride in the work she and her team do to provide welcoming, clean, safe and attractive spaces for members, clergy and staff to learn, pray, work and gather. Prior to joining Temple Emanuel, she owned and operated a landscaping business for ten years.

Kelly appreciates the sense of accomplishment she feels after completing a project at our facility and enjoys responding to our preschool children’s questions about her work. Kelly has two children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and travel.