Sam Rothman

My journey with Bet Ha’am began sometime in the early 2000s when I was still very much a kid. My father, Paul, pushed me to attend the religious school program. I became a Bar Mitzvah at Bet Ha’am in June 2006 and then, a few years later, a confirmand. Like many kids, I was always against going to religious school; however, every time I showed up, I always enjoyed myself. Sticking with the program through confirmation was one of the best things I have done on my religious journey. The community at Bet Ha’am has helped shape my outlook on Judaism as well as provided support in times of need. We have a very close-knit community; that is hard to find these days and, in my eyes, is very special. 

I am a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, with a bachelor of science in finance. This has led to a career working in the field of real estate accounting. I am currently serving on the finance committee at Bet Ha’am and look forward to helping the synagogue in this area for the foreseeable future. 

I was lucky enough to travel to Israel on Birthright in December 2018. This is definitely an experience I would encourage any young Jew to do regardless of how religious one might believe one is. The trip helped me reconnect with Judaism after my college years and opened my eyes about what it means to be Jewish. I am eager to share the experience and everything I have learned in our holy land with anyone who is interested. 

With my age and knowledge of finance and technology, it is my hope to bring a new, younger, generational perspective to the board and lead Bet Ha’am in the best direction possible for our community.