Rabbi Debra Bowen is a native of Philadelphia and is the spiritual Leader of Congregation Temple Beth’El, located in the West Oak Lane section of the city. It is an eclectic synagogue whose membership is majority African American. She is the daughter of the late Rabbi Louise Elizabeth Dailey, z”l, who was a brilliant teacher of Torah and the spiritual leader of CTB for 50 years.

As spiritual leader, Debra finds herself counselor, teacher, motivator, innovator, and fundraiser, among many other things. She follows in her mother’s footsteps, always seeking to simplify complex halachic matters that evolve as her constituents embark on their spiritual journey. Rabbi Bowen has a degree in Accounting from Temple University’s Fox School of Business. She had more than 35 years of business experience prior to becoming rabbi of CTB, working in both government and private industry which has allowed her to maintain and develop the financial solvency of the synagogue. Rabbi Bowen is married to Dr. Earl Bowen, Jr., a university administrator, and they are the proud parents of a blended family of five sons. They live quietly in the sprawling hills of Central Bucks County, PA.

John Eaves career is a demonstration of leadership in action. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, John Eaves came to Georgia as a Freshman at Morehouse College as a walk-on to the football team and rose to be a 4-year letterman and team captain by his Senior Year.

While at Morehouse, John received local and national recognition for his volunteerism in Atlanta Public Schools. At Morehouse, John got his first experience in politics while volunteering with his Uncle Reginald Eaves campaign for Mayor of Atlanta.

Following his graduation, John served as National Director of the NCAA Volunteer for Youth Program and the Southeast Regional Director of the Peace Corps. At the Peace Corps he helped bring educational and healthcare assistance to the people of South Africa, Sierra Leone, Paraguay, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. As Chairman of Fulton County, Georgia’s most populous county for 11 years, John established a reputation as staunch advocate on Transportation, Housing and Healthcare – key areas of investment and innovation for bolstering metro Atlanta’s bright future.

John Eaves holds a Master’s Degree in Religion from Yale University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina.

John currently serves as Executive Director of the Global Youth Ambassadors program and Senior Instructor at Spelman College. John is a devoted father to his two children, Isaac and Keturah and resides in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.