Staff

Kristen Arter (she/her)

Weitzman Major Gifts Officer, Arts and Culture and PJFM Executive Director Emeritus

A New Jersey native, Kristen has been with PJFM since 2007. After majoring in Graphic Design at the University of the Arts, she attended La Salle University where she focused on nonprofit administration. An avid music enthusiast and film lover, Kristen previously owned and operated JAM Musical Industries, a one-stop-shop for independent musicians that served a booking agency, recording studio, video production, and tour management.

Favorite Movie: Drop Dead Fred (1991)

Beth Ilyssa Becker (she/her)

Programs Manager, PJFM, A Program of the Weitzman

Beth grew up in New Jersey and received her BFA in Musical Theater from the University of the Arts. After working as a performer in and around Philadelphia, she went to the University of Delaware to earn her Masters in American History and a Certificate in Museum Studies. After several years as a museum professional in Philadelphia, Beth took family leave and helped her husband run his law practice. She is a lifelong fan of Jewish storytelling and is thrilled to work at PJFM.

Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride (1987)

Paige Wolf (she/her)

PJFM Communications Director

After working with PJFM to promote various festivals and special events, she is thrilled to join the team as Communications Director.  For more than 20 years, Paige has run Paige Wolf Media and Public Relations, providing communications services to a diverse range of clients, including nonprofit organizations and mission-driven businesses. She loves sharing stories and connecting people with the beauty of the diverse Jewish experience.

Favorite Movie: Moonstruck (1987)

Sophia Paz (she/her)

PJFM Program Assistant

Sophia is a Philly-based marketing professional and pop culture enthusiast who joined PJFM in 2026. She earned both her Bachelor’s in Sports Marketing and her MBA from Holy Family University, and brings experience in influencer marketing and content strategy from her work at Insomnia Cookies and the dancewear company Weissman. Outside of work, she co-founded and co-hosts Cool Woman Central, a digital platform and podcast with her mom exploring fashion and culture through Gen Z and Gen X perspectives.

Favorite Movie: Coraline (2009)

Board of Directors

Debbie Fleischman

Co-Chair

Larry Rappoport

Co-Chair

Phyllis Fischer

Chair Emerita

Judy Golden

Chair Emerita

Jacob Cohen

Treasurer

Cathy Kaufman

Secretary

Barbara Black

Libby S. Harwitz

Elaine Lindy

Francyn Sacks

Elaine Culbertson

Julie Jaffe

Nathan Relles

Francine Tabas

Betsy Filton

Cathy Kaufman

Jordan Rosenberg

Screening Committee

Sid Amster

Larry Fried

Beverly Haas

Mary Kahn

Ronald H. Levine

Nathan Relles

Adrienne Berger

Abby Gilbert

Libby S. Harwitz

Kate Kelsen

Joseph W. Moser

Michael Riccardi

Burt Siegel

Randi Boyette

Marc Goldberg

Cindy Hoffman

Eva Kernis

Felise Nagelberg

Patricia Saddier-Dana

Jonathan Stein

Laura Detre

Darcy Grabenstein

Caren Hosansky

Florence Golum Klein

Daniel O’Connell

Robert Schloss

Val Yasner

Tammy Forstater

Jacob Greenawalt

Phyllis Jacobs

David M. Levine

Helen Morein

Tali Segal

Unapologetically Jewish 2026 Steering Committee and Mentors

Aaron Gutenplan

Noah Sterling

Zevi Slavin

Grace Guentzel

Ariel Herrlich

Rachel Lefkowitz

Danielle Brody

Sarah Pasternak

Elaine Lindy

Erez Shek

Dani Goldstein

Yochai Greenfeld