Meet the Cornberg Family

What brought Tara and Simon Cornberg to Beth Tfiloh Congregation?

Gratitude.

“Many years ago, I attended one of Rabbi Wohlberg's drashot (sermons) where he spoke about gratitude and the Jewish ‘Modeh Ani’ prayer,” Tara says. “During the talk, Rabbi Wohlberg challenged everyone there to say the Modeh Ani morning prayer every day for one year, and I have said it every day since.” The drasha had such a strong impact on Tara that she still practices living a life of gratitude all these years later.

Tara, a Baltimore native, earned a degree in economics at Columbia University and a law degree from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. She practiced law for nine years before receiving her appointment as a US federal judge. Simon, an assistant attorney general at Maryland State’s Department of Human Services, grew up in both London and Israel. After earning law degrees from both the University of Birmingham and Liverpool, he passed bar exams in Israel, the UK, New York and Maryland. When the two were introduced by a mutual friend, they knew they were meant to be.

The couple joined BT Synagogue because of the “eclectic mix of Jews who attend the shul and the variety of programs the shul offers for all ages,” Tara explains.

“Although we are active members of multiple area shuls, about a year ago we decided to join BT as well, as we love attending various BT events ranging from the children’s services, to the ladies Tehillim group, to hearing Cantor Albrecht, and beyond,” she adds.

The Cornberg family has a special interest in and love for Israel. “We visit as often as possible, and we feel fortunate to have family, friends and community in both Israel and the States,” comments Simon, who served in an Israel Defense Forces engineering combat unit before attending college.

We are so happy that the Cornberg family is part of the BT family!