Oak Park Temple Staff
Danielle Sandler
Temple Administrator
Danielle Sandler has over 15 years of experience in Jewish Institutions crossing the spectrum from Orthodox to Reform. She worked for Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation as Executive Director, Hebrew Theological College/Anne M. Blitstein Teachers Institute as Assistant to the Dean, and Administrative Assistant for the Early Childhood Department of Hillel Torah Day School. She has an M.Ed from Loyola University in Administration and Supervision, B.S. from DePaul University in Political Science; A.A. from Columbia College in Paralegal Studies.
Email Danielle: templeadministrator@oakparktemple.org
Robin Arbetman
Temple Educator
Robin Arbetman has taught children of all ages in Chicago area synagogues since 1981. She joined the Oak Park Temple Religious School staff in 1990 and immediately became one of its most beloved teachers. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Ms. Arbetman also studied at the Hebrew University and completed a year of intensive leadership training at the Institute for Youth Leaders in Israel as well as the Master Teacher Training Course for Jewish Educators. She is active in national CAJE conferences. As a curriculum writer, Ms. Arbetman has developed material for special media events, courses on contemporary Jewish identity, and an interactive online Holocaust study guide. Her vision for Jewish education is an organic one, providing students individual expression, cooperative learning, meaningful experiences, and community awareness.
Email Robin: educator@oakparktemple.org
Marci Sperling-Flynn
Director of Early Childhood Education
Marci Sperling-Flynn has been Glasser Preschool’s full time director since 1998. She received her BA in psychology from Brandeis University (having also spent a semester at Tel Aviv University), received her JD from Georgetown University Law School, and completed her coursework towards the MA in early childhood education at National Louis University. After practicing law for ten years, Ms. Flynn changed careers to follow her dream of working full time with children and their families.
Email Marci: glasserpreschool@oakparktemple.org
Jordana Hoffman
Director of Programming and Member Engagement
Jordana Hoffman is a dedicated Jewish community builder with a strong background in event planning and community management. Most recently, she served as the Director of Engagement and Programming at Chicago Sinai Congregation, where she led initiatives to foster meaningful connections across all ages and stages of congregational life. Jordana holds a B.A. in Jewish and Israel Studies from Tel Aviv University. Her journey in Jewish leadership began with NFTY and the URJ youth leadership, including formative experiences at Camp Kutz and a semester abroad with NFTY-EIE (now URJ Heller High) in Israel. Rooted in a love for Jewish learning, community, and innovation, Jordana brings warmth, creativity, and strategic vision to every role she takes on. Email Jordana Hoffman.