Rabbi Daniel Greyber serves as the esteemed spiritual leader of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, NC. A seasoned scholar and compassionate mentor, Rabbi Greyber brings a wealth of experience and insight to his role, enriching the lives of congregants and community members alike.
In addition to his pastoral duties at Beth El, Rabbi Greyber holds the distinguished position of Senior Rabbinic Fellow at the esteemed Senior Rabbinic Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, in Jerusalem. His scholarly pursuits extend to academia, where he serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Duke Divinity School.
A lifelong learner, Rabbi Greyber is currently pursuing a Doctor of Hebrew Literature (DHL) degree with a specialization in Bible at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS). His dedication to scholarship is matched only by his commitment to spiritual growth and communal engagement.
Rabbi Greyber is also a prolific author, having penned two teshuvot approved by the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards (CJLS). His book, “Faith Unravels: A Rabbi’s Struggle with Grief and God” offers a poignant exploration of his personal journey through grief following the loss of two dear friends.
Prior to his tenure at Beth El, Rabbi Greyber was a Jerusalem Fellow at the Mandel Leadership Institute in 2010 and from 2002 to 2010. He served as Executive Director of Camp Ramah in California from 2002 to 2010. He also held faculty positions at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles and contributed to the editorial board of Conservative Judaism.
With a deep-rooted commitment to Jewish scholarship, compassionate leadership, and community engagement, Rabbi Daniel Greyber embodies the values and spirit of Beth El Synagogue.
Rabbi Greyber received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Northwestern University. He attended rabbinical school at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. While in rabbinical school, Rabbi Greyber founded the Neshama Minyan at Temple Beth Am, in Los Angeles, and started LISHMA, an egalitarian yeshiva study summer program for young adult Jews co-sponsored by the Ziegler School and Camp Ramah in California. Today, Rabbi Greyber Rabbi Greyber is married to Jennifer, and is the father of their three sons, Alon, Benjamin, and Ranon.
