Baruch Sterman

Baruch Sterman was born in the United States.[1] He obtained a bachelor's degree from Yeshiva University.[5] He got his master's degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University.[6] Later, he attended the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he received a doctorate in physics.[1][7]

His wife, Judy Taubes Sterman, has instructed Biblical studies at multiple seminaries in Jerusalem.[8]

Sterman has worked as a physicist at Bell Labs over his career.[1] As a researcher, he devised a CO2 laser with applications in both medical and industrial fields.[8] He is also recognized for developing a blue-dying procedure with his wife.[9]

In 2003, Sterman founded Kayote, a telecommunication company, specializing in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.[10] Kayote facilitates interconnectivity between VoIP networks.[11] It maintains operations in Israel, sales and marketing in New York.[11]

In 2012, his first book, Rarest Blue, was published that he co-wrote with his wife Judy Sterman.[12][2] The book received The Jewish Journal Book award in the same year.[12] The book has been reviewed by The Times of Israel, Kirkus Reviews, and Kol Hamevaser.[13][14]

Sterman is also a co-founder of the Ptil Tekhelet, which he established alongside Ari Greenspan, Eliyahu Tavger, and Joel Guberman.[1][15][16] The organization produces research and develops a murex dye used in contemporary Jewish ceremonial clothing.[17][15] Sterman is the head of the organization.[18]