New Member Profile: Simon and Ally Gottlieb

BASICS: What are your names and any nicknames?

  Simon and Allison (“Ally”) Gottlieb.  Our six-week-old son is James (“Jimmy”).

YOU: Tell us about you and your family.

We’ve been married for five years and we just had our first child, James.  We moved back to Minnesota after living in Chicago for 8 years so that we can be closer to family and to start our own. Ally is a recruiter and Simon is a lawyer.  We love doing things outdoors—everything from hikes/walks with our dog, Moss, to skiing and golf.  We love to travel and try new things, including (and especially) food. 

BELONG: What does belonging to a synagogue mean to you?

A sense of community. This is Ally’s first membership in a temple, so we’re excited for her to see how tight-knit and strong the community is.  

HERE: Why did you choose Bet Shalom?

We are an interfaith couple and liked knowing that there are so many other families like us. The people seem quite lovely, as well. Simon’s sisters-in-law, Sol and Debbie Bear, are Bet Shalom members. His parents are Francine and Ellis Gottlieb, and they went to Temple Israel when he was growing up. Ally’s parents are not Jewish.