Rabbi Emeritus, Peter E. Hyman, MAHL, DD
The spiritual leader of Temple B’nai Israel from 2008 to 2024. A native of Connecticut, Rabbi Hyman came to Easton after serving congregations in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Florida. Rabbi Hyman graduated from the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1977 and was ordained in 1980. In 2005, he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Hebrew Union College. Involved with all aspects of synagogue life and community relations, Rabbi Hyman has a passion for teaching, a deep love of the Torah, and a commitment to share the wisdom and beauty of Judaism with all those he encounters. Rabbi Hyman has received many awards from religious and community groups, including the Union for Reform Judaism’s Belin Award for Outreach Program Excellence and the Silver Buffalo Distinguished Service Award from the Boy Scouts of America.
As Rabbi Hyman retires from his full-time duties at Temple B'nai Israel, the congregation congratulates him for his successful effort to build our Jewish community and for his leadership in making connections to the people of other faith groups and public institutions on the Eastern Shore.
