December 3, 2025 – March 4, 2026

Rabbi Samantha (Sam) Trief

Rabbi Samantha (Sam) Trief (pronounced Tree-f) is honored to serve the Temple Sinai community, where her rabbinic journey began immediately following her ordination from the New York campus of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion.

With a deep commitment to spiritual care, Rabbi Sam has completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education—one at Maine Medical Center and another at Mount Sinai Hospital. Her passion for Israel is reflected in her ongoing service on the Board of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Southeast Region, as well as her role as a current Amplify Israel Fellow. She is an alumna of LEAD, Leadership Atlanta’s program for rising professionals, and serves as chair of Jewish Abilities Atlanta, working to promote inclusion and accessibility across the Jewish community.

Rabbi Sam is married to Rabbi Natan Trief, and together they are the proud parents of Rafael (Rafi) and Maayan (Maya). Their beloved Labradoodle, Huckleberry, rounds out the family with his joyful presence.

A passionate participant in Atlanta’s vibrant Jewish life, Rabbi Sam is inspired by the relationships she is nurturing at Temple Sinai and is excited to continue growing with this dynamic congregation. Sam enjoys working out, playing mahjong with friends, and exploring every sushi spot the city has to offer.