Meet our Professional Staff
Spiritual Leader: Rabbi Larry I. Brandspiegel
Larry I. Brandspiegel officially joined East Brunswick Jewish Center in August 2018 as our Cantor and Director of Education. His wife, Dr. Laura Brandspiegel, and his children, Samantha and Avi, Heather, Jeremy, as well as his grandchildren, Orli and Caleb, have been a welcome addition to our family. Cantor Larry became Rabbi Larry when he was ordained by Harav Yitzchak Leizerowski of Bet Midrash Harav – B’nai Jacob in Philadelphia, PA. He is now EBJC's Rabbi and Cantor. In addition, Rabbi Larry is currently serving as the President of Jewish Educators Assembly (JEA), as well as the spiritual advisor of the Northern New Jersey Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. We look forward to hearing his melodic voice, as well as his sermons during services! With over 30 years experience as a Cantor, Educator, and clergy, Rabbi Larry is infusing our congregation with a renewed energy and Ruach! Rabbi Larry continues to be available by email at CantorLarry@ebjc.org.
Educational Director: Justin Hirsch
Moreh Justin is excited to be returning as the Education Director for the upcoming school year. Some of you may know him from the two years (2020-2022) that he taught the Kitah Zayin class. He is honored to be back in a leadership position that will help grow EBJC's excellent program. Justin has been tutoring and teaching in Hebrew Schools in NJ and NY since 1998. He holds a BA in English & Psychology, with minors in Judaic Studies and Education, an MS in Adolescent Education, a certificate to teach Students with Disabilities, and an MA in Urban Education-Administration. Additionally, he completed his Certificate in School Management and Leadership in April 2024. He currently serves as the Technology Coordinator at Central High School in Newark, where he previously taught English Language Arts to 10th-12th graders.
Justin can be reached at 732-257-7070 x4 or JustinH@ebjc.org
Early Childhood Learning Center Director: Lynda Perel
Lynda is happy to be the director of our Early Childhood Center and is looking forward to a very bright future for our school and for our children.
She graduated from the State University of New York at Oneonta with a Bachelor’s Degree, majoring in Elementary Education and is a certified teacher in the State of New Jersey.
Before joining EBJC as Director our Early Childhood Learning Center, Lynda was an employee of the East Brunswick Public Schools System, the director of Camp Gan B’kayitz, the camp coordinator at Temple B’nai Shalom, and 18 years as a preschool teacher.
Please feel free to call, visit or email Lynda at lperel@ebjc.org